2010 Mazda 6 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 2010 Mazda 6 and 2009 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,798 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mazda 6 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | 6 | Civic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |