2010 Mazda 6 vs. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, both 2010 Mazda 6 and 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6.
Because 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 6 | 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | 6 | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
