2009 Mazda 6 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Mazda 6 and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,487 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 141 kg more than 2009 Mazda 6.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mazda 6 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | 6 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2487 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |