2016 Honda Accord 2.4 S Navi vs 2016 Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D

executive sedan which was once considered as a de facto upgrade for those looking for something more luxurious and sophisticated than a compact car. However, with the proliferation of other options out there, not to mention the increase in their compact car specification is intended to upgrade from, the executive sedan segment is dying. Today, choose one of the Japanese midsize sedans may mean you are looking for something that is driven by a driver or something nice after working all day in the board room.

Be that as it may, there are two executive sedans that do not fit this norm. Although they are good enough samples as passengers, they are best enjoyed from the driver's seat. This is a 2016 Honda Accord and Mazda6. Accord has long been the standard when it comes to sporty midsize sedan. Throughout the years, he always produces a sense of sporty, yet still manages to balance fun and comfort. But there is a new challenger out there, hungry for the throne. Known as the Mazda6, now imbued with style, strength, and serenity. The question is: can finally beat the Accord in the fight head-to-head? Well, it's time to fire the driver and find out.

The outside part

In their current guise, both the Honda Accord and Mazda6 can be considered as new. Both have been around for a while, with Mazda's Kodo-fied that first appeared on the showroom floor in 2013 while Honda arrived about a year later. Of course, it is a given that both these cars have seen a great tweak to modernize styling.

First up is the Mazda Mazda6-car designers believe they have struck gold. Apparently, the design work (and aging) either update brought only to unify the look with the rest of the Mazda line-up. Some of the reasons that although the design is out of Hiroshima began to look the same, and rightfully so; but there is no reason that it still looks great. This is especially true with the Mazda6 that happens to look athletic and graceful. In fact, the finer elements such as headlights, bumper and grille has managed to make it look wider than the Accord-achievement given the fact it was 10 millimeters narrower than the Honda.

Honda has pretty much do the same thing with the Accord, although this time, it was not to try to create a look that is integrated in the product range. Certainly, there are elements such as facial Wing Solid, but tweaks have been done to thoroughly clean the mess aesthetic that first Accord. And boy, did Honda get it right this time. views cleared to make Accord looks more elegant and believed to be the executive sedan body of a driver trying to grow. That said, there is still something off with the way it looks. There are many wounds need and lines sprinkled around. It also looks top-heavy, more accentuated by 17-inch wheels of his small stature.

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As a captain of industry that serves as the main market, the car has been refined interior that easily justify their price tag. However, they also have returned to work, answering criticism that they offer an experience that is too close to the brother of their small compact sedan.

This year, Honda has swapped certain interior trims to make the Accord look and feel more modern. Fake wood accents now been minimized; now only found as an insert on the steering wheel and dashboard. Piano black insert with metal flake has happened in other places of the switch bezels, center console, and even the surrounding area gear lever. This is not the beginning of gristle as one found on the Mazda6, and that's a plus. side panels, the biggest change here is the new infotainment system. Still using a dual screen set-up but the Android-based systems this new light years better than the old set-up. There are still some lag to response, but overall it was not too bad. And speaking of the dual-screen, 8-inch screen is bigger is better utilized now and act as a display for Lane Jewelry blind spot and rear parking camera. Things like navigation is displayed in a slightly smaller 7-inch touchscreen.

Next Accord back to work, interior Mazda6 less fussy and more driver-friendly. It really felt more improved compared to when it first appeared on the market three years ago. Although both these cars have had their share of hard plastic, Mazda at least have all the touch-points to be improved. Anything that can be touched or controlled now has a soft-touch plastic on them and become matte, they never cause unwanted glare. The new interior palette: black and brown with tiny slithers of aluminum is not liking-some people find it too dead and dreary-but there is no doubt it imparts a more Teutonic than a Japanese feel. Mazda Connect with rotary controller is also much easier to master than Honda and response system is the way snappier. Perhaps the only thing Mazda needs to work on is a new instrument cluster. Although they can be read, it does not look too indistinguishable from the more pedestrian Mazda3.

Space and Practicality

For potential buyers, this is probably the first and only thing they will see. After all, the executive sedan to be comfortable in the back seat like that of the driver, right?

This is where the Accord made a big advantage over the Mazda6. Remember that the top-heavy design? Well, squared-off roofline, upright pillars, and the lack of a standard sunroof better make the entry / egress and headroom. In addition to having more space for headwear and funky hairdos, there is also more room available shoulder-something very clear between the driver and front passenger. However, the high-set dashboard and seats set low to compromise the driving position a bit. Although various adjustments plus more helpful legroom upfront, rarely feels comfortable next to get Mazda and go set-up. Towards the back, Accord shines not only because it has cushier seats, but because you really can fit three adults there with enough room to spare for other children. And for those who find themselves regularly playing golf, Honda does have cargo space broader, deeper, and longer. It is limited only by single-piece folding rear seat. In this day and age, 60/40 split-folding mechanism should be standard.

Meanwhile, there is no question where Mazda puts the limelight on the Mazda6. Compared to the cave space offered by Accord, Mazda6 feels "right" -a surprising considering the dimensions are not far from the Honda (Mazda even have a longer wheelbase). He did not feel spectacular spacious, but it was not cramped either. front allows enough room to stretch your legs or a stretch, but it was too comfortable and padded knee bolsters will get in the way. Another part of the driving environment of controls, seats, exterior visibility they have carefully calibrated towards becoming sharper driving tool. With the rear seats in the Mazda definite downer. Not only cause sweeping roofline hit her head at the time of entry or exit, but not good seat support and the space is not generous. In addition, the luggage space is limited. Although the split-folding mechanism is not complementary rather, Mazda6 will find it hard to swallow a week's groceries or luggage for four adults.

Performance and Fuel Economy

It is easy meat of the matter: how do I do? How to deal? More fuel-efficient? Well, the answer is not as simple as you think since Mazda made a bold move to offer solely Mazda6 sedan with a diesel engine. That's right, with the 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G were engaged exclusively for Sports Wagon variant, this becomes an interesting case of Honda vs Mazda, diesel vs. gasoline.

And like a gladiator match, there will only be one winner. In this case, it is clear Mazda6. Some may decry that this match-up a little unfair, but consider the numbers: both have four cylinders, both having the same displacement, and both of them even offer 175 horsepower on tap. The big advantage of Mazda is that the diesel and thus, it has a decent Civic for more torque than the Accord. Lightning fast reactions in the red-light situations, the acceleration of the locomotive-like, and the strength of a given request. But more than just soul Mazda6 Red Color Road Runner. It also mighty quiet and smooth. This mighty efficient too did 10.20 km / L in the city (an average speed of 12 km / h) to 25.11 km / l on the highway (an average speed of 86 km / h). Apart from straight line performance, the Mazda6 also superiors Accord in the way it conducts itself through the corners. It ate the movement of transition for breakfast, only occasionally spitting hint of understeer. It also feels much more confident under heavy braking. On the flipside, the trip much better. This controlled, but firmly. Shocks largely absorbed, but tire noise is abundant at higher speeds. Plus, there is an annoying knocking sound from the front suspension-something that became commonplace with the Mazda6.

When not pushed or carved through traffic, Accord pretty much in keeping with Mazda6 at all but may be less than the visibility of stars. But the road was not made solely of EDSA and as soon as the traffic will be lost, Honda began to show its limits. Although it was noticeably quieter, smoother, and plusher than the Mazda6, the overall feel is that of isolation. This numbness all the way from the steering wheel to the chassis; pedal to the engine; driver to the car. Make no mistake, he is able, but the car is not only good for communicating with the driver. Nevertheless, the machine lets out a sound positive, but muted while accompanying power and rapid acceleration, especially from the mid-throttle onwards. Five-speed automatic, although lower teeth Mazda6 is very suitable for machining. The steering wheel itself is progressive and natural while the brake is still biting well. However, there is just no emotion attached to the whole experience. It has, for all intents and purposes, become a tool of the sporty sedan. And once you compared with a fridge, it's not a compliment. Further rubbing salt in the wound of her, the engine Earth Dreams under the hood Accord has really affect fuel mileage which is located in a dingy 5.71 km / L (average speed of 11 km / h) rose to 9.48 km / L as the speed rises ( the average speed of 16 km / h) topping out at 14.37 km / h on the highway (an average speed of 67 km / h).

Value for Money

With a compact sedan and crossover is now offering an increasingly competitive specifications, there is pressure to totally kit-up executive sedan even more. Both of these vehicles offers a major upgrade in terms of convenience and ease of technology, some of which are not available in this price range before. That said, approximately 200,000 separate P Mazda6 and the Honda Accord is still out as more affordable of the two. The question is: can the Mazda justify the price difference?

When the Accord first came out in 2014, Honda played conservative, offering about 90 percent of the equipment at a cost 10 percent less than the competition. Today though, Honda has improved this and have begun to offer more equipment around the same price point. In addition to having features such as powered leather seats, luxury infotainment system, GPS navigation, and so on, the new Accord do not add things like cruise control and proximity sensors front to complement the rear. A multi-angle parking cameras are also standard on 4-cylinder variant as well. Even many vaulted, but the same is not necessary Lane Watch blind spot cameras have been added as well. It also received a complete LED lighting front and rear. What will disappear larger wheels and may, wipers with rain sensor. Apart from that, the Accord who wish to become a more complete package.

As good as the Accord is the biggest problem was the Mazda6. With Mazda opted for a more simplified line-up, the Mazda6 has been kitted out to the roof in terms of features; features an easy to justify a higher price. Adaptive LED lights? Check. 19-inch gunmetal alloy wheels? Check. Sunroof? Check. Powered driver's seat with memory? Check. 11-speaker Bose sound system? Check. Head-up display? Check. Lane Keeping Assist? Check. Lane Departure Warning? Check. Game set and match.

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