2010 Mazda 6 vs. 2013 Honda CR-Z
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-Z is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-Z (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-Z should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 163 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-Z.
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, 2013 Honda CR-Z (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Honda CR-Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 6 | 2013 Honda CR-Z | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | 6 | CR-Z |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4079 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2435 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
