2021 Honda Accord vs 2021 Mazda MAZDA6

2021 Honda Accord

#1 in Large Cars

2021 Mazda MAZDA6

#7 in Mid-Size Cars

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EX Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Accord Hybrid EX Sedan	48	48	$28,616	$30,520
Accord Hybrid EX-L Sedan	48	48	$30,834	$32,890
Accord Hybrid Sedan	48	48	$25,329	$26,570
Accord Hybrid Touring Sedan	44	41	$33,594	$36,440
Accord Sedan EX-L 1.5T CVT	30	38	$29,336	$31,290
Accord Sedan LX 1.5T CVT	30	38	$23,807	$24,970
Accord Sedan Sport 1.5T CVT	29	35	$25,724	$27,430
Accord Sedan Sport 2.0T Automatic	22	32	$30,104	$32,110
Accord Sedan Sport SE 1.5T CVT	29	35	$27,118	$28,920
Accord Sedan Touring 2.0T Automatic	22	32	$34,017	$36,900

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Carbon Edition Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda6 Carbon Edition Automatic	23	31	$30,966	$32,800
Mazda6 Grand Touring Automatic	23	31	$28,348	$30,025
Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve Automatic	23	31	$30,707	$32,525
Mazda6 Signature Automatic	23	31	$33,751	$35,750
Mazda6 Sport Automatic	26	35	$23,092	$24,325
Mazda6 Touring Automatic	26	35	$25,425	$26,925

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,616

$30,966

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,520

$32,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$509 / month

$547 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

More tech this year makes the 2021 Honda Accord a compelling buy, but the options can rack up.

The 2021 Mazda 6 drives the point home: not every family needs a crossover SUV.

TCC Likes

Punchy turbo engines
Spacious interior
Stylish bod

Head-turning style
Impressive optional turbo powe
Sharp handling

TCC Dislikes

More expensive this year
Big wheels dent fuel economy—a lot
Big wheels also ride stiffly

Some unexpected cabin noise
Pricey Signature edition
Base engine’s moderate power

Fuel Economy

City

48 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

48 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

42.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.7

99.8

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

53.5

Second Leg Room (in)

40.4

38.7

Front Head Room (in)

37.5

37.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

55.9

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.8

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

196.1

192.7

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.3

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.7

14.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

10.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.8

16.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.2

36.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P225/45WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P225/45WR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3375

3582

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 3500

310 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

212 @ 6200

227 @ 5000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.45 - 2.45

3.49

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

4.09

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

8.40

3.99

Trans Order Code

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.99

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Honda Accord Hybrid

Mazda Mazda6

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

3.6

6.8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Honda Accord

2021 Accord is here
Lease: From $310/mo. (2021, Sign & Drive)
Rebates: Get up to $2,250 off (2020)
Finance: From 1.9% APR (2021)

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2021 Mazda MAZDA6

2021 Mazda6 supplies in good shape; 2020s still on sale
Lease: From $252 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $2,250 off
Finance: From 0.9% for 60 months

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