2011 Mazda 6 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2011 Mazda 6 and 2011 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (170 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 243 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Mazda 6 (226 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mazda 6 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | 6 | Civic |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 226 Nm | 193 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |