2019 Honda Accord vs. Mazda6 Comparison
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- Опубліковано 29 лип 2019
- It's time for another comparison, and this time we're looking at midsize sedans, specifically the 2019 Honda Accord Touring and the 2019 Mazda6 Signature model. If you think these cars are equally matched, well, you’ve been paying attention. They’re so closely matched, such perfect rivals, it’s almost like they were separated at birth.
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Like them both. The Accord is more technical and edgy. While the Mazda is more elegant and graceful looking while keeping everything just as exciting.
Almost any car in that Mazda red would look amazing.
Should I buy it
I love the Mazda6 styling.
ColtsFan4Life 35 I have a feeling it’s gonna have some engine or tranny problems. That’s the problem with basing your purchase off this kindle video
@@leaguecarrypro Not true, Skyactive Mazdas are pretty much bullet proof
@Rev limits hondas reliability has plummeted to number 15 and mazdas went from 12th to 3rd place, just behind Lexus and toyotas
Skyactive is the new Toyota(reliability). Mazda is back to its strong root after dumping Ford awhile back.
@@goldzemia1995 True, my 2013 Mazda 6 is already 95k miles, with few problems even tho maintenance and services are quite expensive, pretty much reliable sedan here in Indonesia.
It's Mazda 6 for me, gorgeous design with adequate power to enjoy daily fun drive Great comparison review
The Accord's Styling is somewhat more premium and makes you look like a smart business man, while the Mazda 6's styling is purely for driver's preference. Personally, I don't think the styling of both cars are bad, by any means. I love the Accord's premium exterior design though, just sort of makes me feel better.
@@StealthyAviator accord looks disgusting.
@@havoc7154 No
My first car is an 18 Mazda 6, infotainment is really easy to use after a day of driving. No need to reach or touch the screen just to leave off finger prints. Easy to browse without moving anything but your fingers.
Just bought a Mazda 6. Compared the Camry, Accord, 6 and a used Lexus ES 350. The Camry was quickly rejected by my wife although that was my first choice going in. Found out the new transmissions aren't up to par just yet. The Accord just didn't impress me. It was ok but combined with a CVT and Turbo and the drop in Honda's reliability scared me away from the Accords. The Accord was very high on my list to start too... The Mazda actually wasn't on my radar until I started research. I had a hard time finding things I didn't like about the car. Even then they were small items. Last minute we tried a Lexus ES 350 slightly used. It was amazing but the price point was a little high and the colors/interior were a little old fashion. This ended being a close second. We are happy with our choice on the Mazda 6. Having owned a Toyota, Honda and a Mazda prior to this purchase I think I had some good background to make my choice.
Freemarkets1236 1.5L has the CVT 2.0T has 10AT
My man. How can you buy a car and not know anything about their powertrains*. Your "Accord 6" I'm assuming it was also pre-owned? I loved dummies like you when I was selling cars. Sure, it's a 6, with a CVT.
@@evythefish21 no one said accord 6... can you read
Honda 1.5t has CVT. But 2.0t has conventional auto . The 10 speed transmission is super quick and unbelievably smooth. You will know what I mean when you drive it.
@@pdp_nag 2.0t is sluggish when the car is rolling. Mazda is quicker 15-30, and 30-60 and 15-90
I like my Japanese cars build in Japan!! And driving what everyone else drives isn’t my style. Mazda all the way
Same here dude all the Mazda me and my family has owned were built in Japan. I hate they start building some Mazda 3s in Mexico and soon the cx3.
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My Honda Crv was built in Japan, but my Marysville Ohio Accord is better put together than the Crv.
@@midwestfarm757 what model year is your crv?
@@ivan72087 2008 CRV EX with only 198,000 low miles.
Nice presentation. Just one note: It would have been good to include average maintenance costs and reliability trends for the specific models you're comparing. Thanks!
Maintenance and realibility are very good. Only downsizr if something brakes down is it more expensive then other makes. But usually not that much difference. Not like French cars fe. One note. Extra. Automatic gear shifter better not combinate with awd.
Honda gives more pleasure at driving...
Narayan Subramanian they are both reliable and really affordable to maintain. It’s not like a BMW or other German vehicle that’s costly to maintain.
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@@2004cyrus Only thing being, the CVTs have not proven to be universally reliable. If the transmission fails, it's a very expensive fix. Mazda doesn't use CVTs.
@@reconeix Accord uses a 10 speed automatic transmission. I don't see what your point is here.
I just upgraded my 2014 6 to a 2019... It feels like you are actually driving a luxury sedan... I love it...Zoom Zoom
Sense7th Innertainment HDTV I just sold my 2015 wagon and really like the look of the 2019. What would you say is better in it?
@@MSGtJimator just got a 2019 white signature . The white leather interior. The Bose sound system is amazing. All the chrome accents really compliment the vehicle and give it a more luxury vibe. Heads up display is also super nice. Of course the 250 hp and all the torque is great. Only thing I wish was if it came with AWD. Other than that it's an amazing car for the price.
Jim Holecek I Love These;)
i had a 2014 but i sold it in 2017 and now im looking at a 2020 is it better in terms of ride and luxury.... really interested to know
@@fahadnadir2403 p
Still can't get over the Accord's big metal unibrow
I thought it looked like a moustache
Al B. Sure! approves of this automotive styling decision.
Mazda 6 looks great! Soul red looks amazing
Mazda looks waaaaaaaaaaay better
Im not sure why but when i see a mazda i think of a granny 😅 idk lol
@@lifestooshort1002it definitely doesn't look too much better than the accord. But I will say the carbon edition does make it look much better
@@lifestooshort1002the Honda looks like a knockoff charger Mazda actually has a luxurious unique design.
Those new mazda 6 are so smooth looking and I'm a honda guy. Best looking sedan in the price range I think.
I'm a honda guy as well, but I wasnt crazy about the cvt in 2014. The mazda interior was also much nicer. That said the interior in noisy. I have 100,000 on it and it's been flawless. You cant go wrong with either of them
@@Corkfish1 they fixed the interior noise back in the 18 models
sad peogot noises
Any car will be great for the first few years, I'm just as interested in how it will drive at 200,000 miles. So being a Honda guy I drove to the dealer in 2014 to get a n Accord Sport. Till I drove it. I did not like the CVT and wasn't about to buy a new type of transmission like that. So I bought a Mazda 6. It now has 102,000 miles on it and I haven't had a single problem. It still drives like it did when I bought it and I'm averaging 31.1 MPG. I've been very happy with it and I don't think I'll go back to Honda.
My experience with Mazda is the same. Excellent.
In 2016 I was buying my first new car and test drove a Corolla, Civic, and Mazda3. Compared to the competition, the Mazda3 felt sooo much better-built. The only thing I regret is that the Mazda3 model I got says it was built in Mexico, not Japan. =( I hope it is just as reliable though. 45,000 miles later and I still love driving it so far.
I fell in love with their cars the first time I drove a Mazda 6. The steering feels heavy and the styling feels solidly built. You just can't get that level of quality from the other brands.
Mazda's are great cars and fun to drive. My old 626 with a manual gearbox was reliable and responsive. However no manual gearbox on 626, and only on highest trim Mazda 3. So for now it is Honda which offers manual gearbox on Civic and Accord. No doubt about the fun factor with the manual transmission. Car makers should do more to encourage their fun to drive qualities. Advertise and educate the younger buyer.
Great choice and it shows you have a good eye for beauty as well.
Id choose the Mazda6 simply for its interior. And not just based on the dash design, it's one of the few cars in it's class that offers a black headliner. Actually it might be the only one.
The Accord in Sport trim has a black headliner as well.
The only down side of the mazda is the infotainment system in my opinion.
@@ericazumah2249 I find the infotainment system to be fine (yes, it's a little outdated), but I also have a 2019 Mazda 6 and it has Apple Carplay so the Mazda infotainment isn't really used as much but it brings a lot of insight into gas mileage/fuel efficiency. Apple Carplay runs incredibly smooth on Mazda and has voice command controls for Siri. Handsfree calls through Carplay are also top-notch. The interior of the Mazda 6 is soo classy! Rivals and sometimes beats some German luxury brand cars!
Whats funny is my 2014 mazda 6 sport has a tannish headliner
@@minhtran1972 is your applecar play wireless?
This has got to be one of the most enjoyable & creative auto test review I have seen in years. Thank you and love the Japanese. :-)
Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching this video!
- Craig
The accord look like a head of buffalo working on a rice field.
no cvts is already a big win in my book
Good, it has a 10 speed auto for the 2.0
@@midwestfarm757 not better than the mazda 6 2.5t
I miss the good old reliable and fun manuals.
I'm not a fan of CVT's either but how many vehicles would you be buying? Honda's 2.0L turbo and 10 speed transmission are a great combination. Purchase one and no one will force you to buy a CVT version as well.
Stephen Hendricks I’d have to stick with used. I’ve driven them. Trying to get ahead of a semi merging into a highway is not fun. The sluggishness hasn’t been improved. Its unacceptable for a $20k and up auto. Come up with a better engine solution otherwise I’ll stick to autos that have auto or manual trans with a good warranty.
For the same price, I'm taking Made In Japan over Made in Ohio
Rev limits Mazda used to be owned by Ford, that’s when the reliability was an issue. However, now they are made in japan going back to its original roots. That being said Honda is definitely the more reliable company but Mazda is not far off anymore.
CR rates Mazda expected reliability as much better than average, the Accord as average.
Rev limits agreed . You can't kill a Honda . Proven reliability for a very long time. And the Accord sport 2.0t is one sexy car.
@Rev limits my sister has a 2008 Mazda 6 with 275k. Only thing other than normal maintenance at the dealership, the fuel pump went out a few months ago. It has been a great car.
@Rev limits "In a memo sent to dealers, Honda’s manager of auto campaigns and recalls, Brad Ortloff, said oil in these engines could be diluted because of software settings or potential hardware failures. Some vehicles could experience “lack of power,” leading to cylinder misfires or engine noise." Consumer Reports
"But if the vehicles are stalling, as some owners have reported, this is a safety issue and Honda should conduct an official recall, which doesn’t expire.” Consumer Reports
Man this guy was hilarious and informative at the same time .. I'm starting to like this channel and would like to see more of Craig ..not your average review guy
When I was in the market looking for a car last May, I sat in just about every mid priced sedan. The most comfortable seat was Mazda by far. The least comfortable was Camry, which felt like sitting on a cardboard box. My model was just below the Signature, which comes without the metal strip on the upper portion of the seat. For me comfort is the final test , and I’m happy to say that this car is just as comfortable as my previous Mercedes or BMW and just as much fun to drive.
Indeed....having tried all 3 (6, accord, camry), I would say that generally Toyota (including lexus unfortunately, considering its price level), while known for its engine reliability, is probably not a car with the best 'fun to drive' or comfort factor, with the exception perhaps the Land Cruiser
Have you had any issues with it in the 2 years since you've posted this comment? I'm thinking about saving up to buy a Mazda 6. It's a beautiful car.
@@SlurryNoises I just got one and its incredible.
I got a 2021 Mazda 6 Grand Touring with the Turbo and it is a fantastic car... looks nice great and drives nice with a good amount of power.
Last time I drove a camry, I almost feel asleep driving
Very much appreciate your review...I think, however, you had already decided to like Honda better...admittedly I was rooting for the Mazda. I subscribed and am looking forward to future reviews.
a great side-by-side review. I'm currently debating between these 2 and this video was just what I needed.
Love my 2018 Honda Accord 2.0t Touring. Great car! Definitely would buy it again.
Got the 2.0t Sport in Black: meanest looking sedan for the price 👌😂
@@ayyazmahmood2197 2.0t sport is the best option imo, better rims and black chrome front grill
How is the oil dilution problem in the 2.0t model? Honda is having bad oil dilution issues in the 1.5t
Heard that the cars road noise is unbearable
@@nobel1692 The 2019 Accord's engine was corrected in the factory before being released to the dealerships. :) I have one- no issues so far.
What a great review! Informative, entertaining and with lots of objectives measures.
I had no idea the accord was that quick! And I thought the previous gen. V-6 was super fast.
I like the styling of the Mazda 6. The best balance between sporty and classy looking.
Excellent report! Love the slide show. Is a very efficient way of transmitting information while you comment it.
Short, sweet, to the point.
Wow. This video was made for me, these were the exact two vehicles I was looking at buying next year when I get back to the states from overseas.
Dustin Jennings well I'm loving both. But just read that Mazda is re doing the 6 next year. So I want to wait and see how that's going to look before I decide.
But I may go with the Accord otherwise, being I like to interact with the infotainment system alot..and Honda had a better one.
But it's tough, I test drove a 6 yesterday it felt good. I haven't test drive the Accord yet though.
Shall see!
The Mazda6 2.5T has the same 1/4 mile trap speed of 93.4 mph as the Accord 2.0T 10-speed.
But the Malibu 2.0T has a higher trap speed than Accord 2.0T and is 0.4 faster around figure eight test and leads this field.
"...the quarter mile in 14.3 seconds at 99.4 mph."
"The 2017 Malibu lapped the figure eight in 26.3 seconds at 0.70 g lateral average and pulled 0.88 g around the skidpad." Where the 6 2.5T was slower at 26.7s
The Malibu 2.0T blows the Mazda6 2.5T(33 mpg hwy) away in highway fuel economy with 37 mpg. Motor Trend
The Mazda cannot put the power down or cannot distribute tire grip in braking on the figure-8 test and will be two full car lengths behind at .4 in arrears at 40 mph speed during the 27s test compared to the Malibu 2.0T. The Malibu will be quieter, ride better and have lower NVH than Mazda, regardless of what the magazines reviews say.
I really don’t know why people like the Mazda tbh
I would definitely buy an accord over the Mazda
I had a 3.5 2014 accord and no problems sold it and bought a pilot 3.5 6spd
Mike D. Ohh is that true? Are they re doing the 6 next year? I’m in the same dilema and love them both so I’m having struggle to decide which one to buy next year
@@Jmzzme
"...but this latest generation Accord does not seem to have turned down the volume on road and tire noise." Car & Driver
"but the new car is nicely muted, other than some road noise when traveling ..." Consumer Reports
"This car would be 5 stars if not for the insane road and tire noise at highway speeds. ..." Edmund's
"And lots of logbook entries carped about the road noise and tire slap penetrating the Accord's many new noise-abatement defenses such as acoustic spray foam in the pillars, unwoven fender inner liners, noise-absorbing carpet, and even the new three-microphone active noise canceling system." Motor Trend
Is this Honda+ comes into play?
The only person on this channel who isn't unbearable to watch. Good job Cole, and once again well done.
I currently drive Mazdas and have owned Hondas in the past. The new Accord is nice except for the chrome bull dog front end. Overall if I bought another sedan I would get the Mazda.
Agreed I have a 2016 but I do not like the new front grill.I probably would choose a Maxima over the 2019 honda if comparing looks.
There are options for the grill color, so you could get a black grill, instead.
@@KevinPeffley, yes I know. It's also the overall design of it that looks odd and out of place on an otherwise nice, aerodynamic and sleek car.
Is the backup camera really bad on the Mazda?
Mazda 6 for me.
0-60mph is the most useless test for real world Drive in a family sedan.30-50mph 50-70mph ... are way more important in my opinion
From car and Driver.
The 6’s combination of immediate torque and fewer gears has it easily ahead of both the Honda and the Toyota in 30-to-50-mph and 50-to-70-mph acceleration, where Mazda’s claim to responsiveness is best substantiated. And rolling acceleration, so essential for merging and passing, is arguably a more important metric than standing-start launches for a mid-size sedan
Most publications got 6.4 to 6.7 0-60mph
Yeah. 7.3 0-60 seems really off and so does 5.7 figure for Honda. It’s too quick.
Can't go wrong with either of these cars, but I agree with your thinking. 0-60 times have become the most overvalued spec in recent years.
I know for sure my 2.0t manual Accord Sport is no slouch.
Honda 0-60 verified by C&D and 13s in the 1/4 ‐ it kills Mazduh
Well I have a Mazda 6, but I love the Honda Accord cause was my first car.
I'd immediately pick the Mazda without question for the sole fact it was completely manufactured in Japan...
crookback not these 2019 Honda accords, they were manufactured in Ohio
But I own a 2018 accord and I freaken love it regardless
@crookback He was very specific, car, engine, transmission, all made in Ohio.
I have never been disappointed by Marysville (4 Accords since 1998) or East Liberty (2000 Civic). I have had a few, my dad a few from Marysville and they have been outstanding. My 2008 CRV was built in Japan, and 1 1994 Accord I had years ago. Honestly all great cars.
Accord is better in almost everyway
Flash363 no offense, i respect thst, but i don’t care where the car is made, i care about the better car. They’re both great but i prefer the more powerful engine and better tech of the Honda. I do like the Mazda’s interior better though, no doubt.
The Mazda 6 is just beautiful...I ALWAYS look back at it when I park LOL and I frequently have forgotten that I was driving a Mazda because the interior is echelons above anything else in the class...its like they literally lifted the interior from a VW CC or an Audi A4. I have the red too, and that color...exquisite, it's almost jewel like when the sunlight hits it. For the record...
Japanese Cars should be made in Japan (Honda) ...its not reeeeaaaaallly Japanese if its build in the US is it now? Purity matters. Get yo self a Mazda 6 and get yo life :)
I bought a New Mazda 6 in 2015, still going strong, feels like new still, Ive only replaced the tie rods, batteries and tires, I love the car so much that I had to get one for my wife, a 2021 with 14k miles and we are very happy about our mazdas.
Good Comprehensive Review.. Liked the actual noise readings..
I have a Mazda and I love it....this is my 3rd and I have nothing bad to say about any of them. And, I have the red....get so many compliments. Mazda never lets me down.
Amazing review thank you so much!!!!!!
I can’t wait to buy my next car!
"In a memo sent to dealers, Honda’s manager of auto campaigns and recalls, Brad Ortloff, said oil in these engines could be diluted because of software settings or potential hardware failures. Some vehicles could experience “lack of power,” leading to cylinder misfires or engine noise." Consumer Reports
"But if the vehicles are stalling, as some owners have reported, this is a safety issue and Honda should conduct an official recall, which doesn’t expire.” Consumer Reports
Best reviewer on autoguide! He should do all of their reviews
Love this guy! Thanks! Just the video I needed!
I’ve had my 2018 Mazda 6 GT reserve for two years now and it’s been treating me so well . It’s so easy to drive with the tq. Big plus for living near many steep hills
Oh yeah, it's because of where the turbo is placed, and how the engine manipulates the boost. The GT is a bit more diffrent then the normal Mazda, but overall still the same core. Ask Mazda only for a bigger turbo.
mazda is #1 at least for me🥰
Only cause white folks like Mazda. Lol
@@lordhave4420 Wtf
I drove the accord yesterday in a test drive and really enjoyed the experience. Will be trying Mazda 6 today!
This might be the most indepth car comparison on the internet. Great job :D
Both are very reliable to be honest! Honda/Acura, Toyota/Lexus, and Mazda are the best 3 right now, Ford has some good models too, I'll take either of them...
Ivan Ds Mazda isn’t ford anymore
What about Subaru
Toyota/Lexus
Mazda
Honda
Ford
Infiniti
Yes I agree, Chevy and Fords are getting better.
Just bought the Mazda 6 for my wife. It boiled down to the look of the car for her. We drove Camry, Accord, Passat, several SUV’s. In the end she preferred the Mazda... the Accord was a very close second. In my opinion both are beautiful and a worthy choices.
Same here. Just picked it up on Monday. No regrets.
Great video! Very informative and well put together!
Great review Craig. I hope to see more like this on your channel moving forward.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
- Craig
Honda makes absolutely amazing cars. The most perfect combo of cars is Honda-Lexus. Acuras are a bit meh lately (although things are improving) and Toyota are meh too. Lexus for luxury, Honda for regular.
Sid Ghosh Couldn’t agree with this more
Sid Ghosh the camry is meh? lol it’s literally the best looking midsize design
saviorx e60 idk about that have you seen the le and xle🤢🤮
@@user-oq3lv6lv7x I actually quite agree
And you for being a boring uncle
The Mazda 6 proportions are all-around beautiful.
Thanks for a detailed and objective review of these vehicles. Your detailed review is welcomed and others should follow it. Thanks.
Thank you!
Very thorough!!
More comparisons please!!!
No, no, THANK YOU for watching! And don't worry, we've got more comparisons in the works.
- Craig
I actually love the knob control for the display - it works superb. I don’t have to lift my hand either to reach for the screen. Not sure why some people complain about it. I’ve had cars without a knob control and those systems suck.
Totally agree.
I don't want my hands on the screen. The remote mounted control knob works Great.
Mazda looks better and still made in Japan.
jeffrey ortiz-luis disagree
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The better overall car is the Accord.
For me ho da looks better
jeffrey ortiz-luis accord is faster with more tech
the 6 gets a 10. the accord gets an A
It was the Mazda 6 for my hard earned money, I absolutely love that thing, it's such a great car in so many ways.
@Rev limits Only a no class fool like yourself would call a third generation Atenza ugly. How unfortunate.
Mazda doesn't last. Two my close friends made a mistake as they admitted them-self. Both picked the Mazda with lease option. Both were exceptionally unhappy and moved away to other brands. Tons of issues: Customer service is terrible. Mazda didnt want to fix obvious issues, very weak paint, the list goes on. One picked Honda, second one picked Volvo S60.
@@sunshadow9704 I don't care about you or your friends, mine have been great it does all that is expected of it.
@@deet4895 Always pleasure to talk with someone like you. Well educated man with the manners.
@@sunshadow9704 Cheers mate. 👍
I absolutely love my Black 2019 Honda Accord Sport! The look grew on me tremendously!
Terrell Spivey you obviously lift bro!! Amazing work!
@@2004cyrus lol thanks alot bruh! Indeed I do! Never worked out in a gym before! Homemade physique! Lol
Have one too love it
Plymouth Breeze?!? HAHAHA Craig, you kill me.
The Plymouth Breeze was a disposable car lol.
I know I thought he was joking. Plymouth Breeze? A modern day "K" car. . .
At least the Breeze had unique styling compared to today cars looking all the same
Your voice is just perfect for this documentary bro!
I disagree completely. I don't think the nasally-voiced nerd persona works that great for car reviews.
I have a black 19 Accord EXL and I love everything about it. Beautiful interior beautiful exterior and smooth ride and very comfortable.
Stereo in the accord sounds like crap while Mazda's Bose system is one of the best..
CLMDADE The ACCORD'S stereo can be upgraded with highend components from companies like simfoni and HELIX.
I HATE my Accord stereo so much!!!!
hitechburg bullshit it’s not going to fix the trunk speaker deck issues
@@g496r500t There are no trunk speaker deck issues at JOEBRUNODESIGNS. What you think is BULLSHIT.
No it’s not, it’s only slightly above average. The sound stage is very front focused even with the balance and fader is at stock settings. They put the two “subs” in the front doors which means it rattles if u play hip hop at half volume or more, super annoying.
I had a Mazda, with a rotary engine, I loved it , what a solid and AWSOME car.
Great review that took a lot of work to get together the metrics. So much better than those reviewers who just flap their mouth the whole time.
First-person I've heard talk about the brakes! Excellent point there, that would definitely deter me from buying the car
*Great review Craig.* You should have your own channel and put out more videos.
Agreed.
I have never guess Mazda, I have a 2003 Mazda 6 and I LOVE it, looking forward to Buying the 2019 Mazda 6. Honda is Great, But they have got way too expensive for me.
Wait for the all new Mazda 6 hints say it might get an inline 6
Our(Edmund's)2018 Honda Accord EX-L stickered for $30,865, including destination. Over the course of a year, we added 13,302 miles to our odometer. In this condition, the Edmunds TMV Calculator valued the Accord at $23,815 based on a private-party sale.
That works out to 22.8% depreciation, which is slightly worse than the fleet average of 22% average. The depreciation level is even worse when you consider that the majority of our cars pass the 20,000-mile mark. Edmund's longterm Accord
But these cars are the same price
@@normt5463 lol copy/pasting this all over the place in this thread.. hater much? hahaha
Moira Contemplade Honda is better learn how to do better grammar
I personally hate the Accords front fascia. It looks like a locomotive. Too high and blunt 😉 The Mazda oozes luxury materials and handsome good looks. Looks even better in the dark blue paint, then the Soul Red.
Daniel Gross Totally agree regarding the front of the Accord. That belt buckle front is giving me late-2000 Acura vibes (cold shudder).
I really hate that grille with the white thing behind it at the bottom. Couldn't they have hit it with some black paint?
I am curious what the mid cycle refresh will look like.
Unibrow
I agree,front grille is kind of incomplete,but design of taillights is absolutely ugly and weird with that appendix that looks like penis.
Cole is the best! Simply the best!
WOW! This is the best review I have seen on any car! Nice job!
The opening engine turnover sound at the beginning of the video is a huge improvement. Gotta love a V12.
If I remember correctly, that sound was recorded when I had an Aston Martin DB11 for a night or two. It had an ABSOLUTELY MARVELOUS engine. Good ear, BTW, knowing that sound came from a V12!
- Craig
Great comparison review
Missed one!
The Mazda6 2.5T has the same 1/4 mile trap speed of 93.4 mph as the Accord 2.0T 10-speed.
But the Malibu 2.0T has a higher trap speed than Accord 2.0T and is 0.4 faster around figure eight test and leads this field.
"...the quarter mile in 14.3 seconds at 99.4 mph."
"The 2017 Malibu lapped the figure eight in 26.3 seconds at 0.70 g lateral average and pulled 0.88 g around the skidpad." Where the 6 2.5T was slower at 26.7s
The Malibu 2.0T blows the Mazda6 2.5T(33 mpg hwy) away in highway fuel economy with 37 mpg. Motor Trend
The Mazda cannot put the power down or cannot distribute tire grip in braking on the figure-8 test and will be two full car lengths behind at .4 in arrears at 40 mph speed during the 27s test compared to the Malibu 2.0T. The Malibu will be quieter, ride better and have lower NVH than Mazda, regardless of what the magazines reviews say.
Excellent review mate.
As a life long Honda fan I drive a 2017 Mazda 6 GT now. I am very dissapointed with these Turbo Earthdreams engines. My Civic 1.5 Turbo had so much oil dilution. I have seen a lot of high milage SKYACTIV Mazdas that sound and look great, the owners all had the Routine done and the usual wear parts (tires, breaks etc...) Mazda has more experience with Turbocharging. Even with half a liter more displacement and fewer gears it still got better real world fuel economy. I have seen 6.4 0-100(60) times. If you are going to get an Accord get the Hybrid. That is the best Accord right now.
"...but this latest generation Accord does not seem to have turned down the volume on road and tire noise." Car & Driver
"but the new car is nicely muted, other than some road noise when traveling ..." Consumer Reports
"This car would be 5 stars if not for the insane road and tire noise at highway speeds. ..." Edmund's
"And lots of logbook entries carped about the road noise and tire slap penetrating the Accord's many new noise-abatement defenses such as acoustic spray foam in the pillars, unwoven fender inner liners, noise-absorbing carpet, and even the new three-microphone active noise canceling system." Motor Trend
Is this Honda+ comes into play?
@@normt5463 Holy sh*t norm, you really are a hater! All this copypasta BS you're posting in this thread knocking Honda!! Wow!
@@normt5463 Maybe you should make your decisions based on PERSONAL experience rather than reviews.
@@moiracontemplade4494
11. Honda Accord
• Most common complaint: Service brakes (9 complaints)
• Total complaints 41
• 2019 sales (through Q3): 204,463
• Vehicle type: Mid-size sedan
Among the 41 complaints about the 2019 Honda Accord filed with the NHTSA, the highest total were in regards to the brakes - specifically the automatic braking system. Several drivers reported the system automatically braking when there was no need. USAToday
@@worrywart1311 how about owner complaints?
11. Honda Accord
• Most common complaint: Service brakes (9 complaints)
• Total complaints 41
• 2019 sales (through Q3): 204,463
• Vehicle type: Mid-size sedan
Among the 41 complaints about the 2019 Honda Accord filed with the NHTSA, the highest total were in regards to the brakes - specifically the automatic braking system. Several drivers reported the system automatically braking when there was no need. USAToday
I enjoyed the video comparison. Not sure how you came up with the 0-60 time of 7.4 for the Mazda6. Road & Track which has been testing cars far longer. They clocked the Mazda6 at 6.4 and felt it would be even better if Mazda put better tires on the car instead of all season. The Accord they tested had performance summer tires on it. They also had different real world fuel economy numbers. In there testing the Mazda6 easily beat the stated fuel economy numbers and the Accord. fell short of its numbers. There are many variables that can affect the empirical numbers. Altitude, road surfaces, temperature and wind just to name a few. Both cars are good choices but I would go with the Mazda6 for styling exterior/interior, reliability and design. Honda’s styling is way to busy for my taste and if you don’t buy the top of the line touring model you get stuck with a CVT as your transmission unless you like a manual. CVT no thanks, would never buy a car with a CVT. If look at overall MFG reliability ratings Mazda is above Honda and Nissan.
We did very basic zero-to-60 testing. Nothing fancy, no racetrack, no $10,000 computer system measuring 50 vehicle parameters or anything like that. We were aiming to see which of these cars delivered better performance in normal, everyday use. As you saw, the Accord ended up being WAAAY faster. It feels like a friggin' sports car and, frankly, I was shocked by its performance. But the interesting thing is, the Mazda6 really doesn't seem that much slower than the Honda. It has SO MUCH midrange punch it's effortless to drive, even if it's a touch slower off the line.
Thanks for watching!
- Craig
AutoGuide.com
Thanks Craig for your reply. I enjoy your videos as I stated in my original post. Just wanted other viewers to realize the Mazda6 is not as slow as 7.4 to sixty as was alluded to in the video. As most will agree buyers in this segment are not as worried about specs as they are reliability and fuel economy and comfort. Keep up the fun videos 👍
The Accord comes with all season tires, not summer performance. And the 2.0 models come with a 10 speed, not a CVT. And you can get that combo in both Sport and EX-L trims as well, not just the Touring. Get your facts straight before making stupid comments
Travis Abele
You obviously didn't read my post. I never said the touring model had a CVT. I stated that is you do not buy a touring model you get a CVT and sated you can get a manual tranny. I also stated the Accord Road & Track tested came with summer tires. So you need to read and comprehend better
Great video
I didn't know Steve Buscemi makes great car reviews! Thumbs up!
My comment is not about the car it is about the person. ..buddy you are my favourite you are funny and cool😎
Awwww, thanks!
- Craig
i have to agree Craig Cole is my favourite member of the Autoguide team. Great work everyone though!
channrl -agreed!!!
Definitely in agreement - fantastic review and phenomenal reviewer. Perfect balance of professionalism and personality.
He’s adorable ☺️. I just wanna scoop him up in my arms
For me, it’s the Mazda
Why?
Same here...don’t want to be driving something that I see on road every 5mins...too common with accord
Sharpshooter 02, well that’s your opinion...I prefer something diff and not too common. When you drive something common you blend in the crowd but if diff, you tend to stand out...
For me it's the rust!
For me it’s the mcchicken
I love how casually he said " i don't like it at all " with a smile lol
Seriously funny and informative!! 7:30 - 8 was comedy GOLD
Honda is overall better car but what really surprises me the sales ratio 10:1 Honda Accord Vs Mazda 6. More buyers should be buying the wonderful Mazda 6.
Nobody buys the Honda over here because they don't offer the model anymore in the Netherlands. Honda is probably heading the same way as Daihatsu over here. They don't offer what people want at expensive prices and service costs.The only Honda you can buy in future with four wheels will probably be a lawn mower.
I’ve owned a 2018 Honda Accord Sport 2.0t with manual and all I can say, it’s a blast to drive. Great overall car. No issues with a bit over 31k miles. Yes, I drive a lot.
Any issues with traction in the winter?
I live in Southern California so, we don’t have much of a winter. But I would like some more grip out of the tires. I lose traction on mild take offs but good overall.
@@socalmrt oh ok gotcha. Thanks
Beverly Huttinger I like the stock wheels. But I would like to get lighter ones with better gripping tires soon.
@Beverly Huttinger yea I heard they are the most stolen wheels in a lot of areas.
Awesome review👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Great review👌
I just picked up my 2019 2.0T Sport manual 6-speed Accord, and I have to agree with this review. I had previously driven a Mazda6 4 cylinder in manual and both are great cars, but the Accord is a bit of a one-up in some ways, though I did drive the Mazda6 with the old interior a couple years back. I felt the Mazda6 had enough power from the regular 2.5 litre engine and the manual was great, suspension was good and I loved the look. Where the Mazda6 is a bit better is with small road level changes and bumps, but the Accord better with bigger bumps, which gives the illusion of higher suspension travel. But.............. Before I even watched this review I said the exact same thing about the Accord's brakes. I said it's like driving a video game. Sometimes it responds spot on, other times there is a small feeling of delay and then stronger bite, other times it feels like there are "steppings" or "zones" in the brake pedal travel where it grabs a bit, and then harder. Good thing I bought manual so I can do some engine braking. The 10-speed is nice, but the rubber band feeling typical of turbo delay was too much with the auto for me. Great review though and I agree 99.735%.
The manual Mazda 6 isn't a turbo tho.
@@dr_pinna543 No it wasn't a turbo, but it didn't need to be, the rest was the same.
@@10ee 63 horsepower and 124 lb ft torque less isn't the same
@@dr_pinna543 Needs premium fuel for that, and if you've driven any higher hp/torque front driver you know that there is always some kind of torque steer if there isn't an LSD which can really upset the handling balance.
@@10ee without premium you still get same torque and 225 HP. There isn't much torque steer. I use unleaded plus and premium.
Well, here in Europe we don't have the Accord duo to formerly low sales! Was good though to see the comparison! Can't wait to see the new skyactive-X motor's performance in real life!
I like this comparison. Thanks
Great presentation skills
I clicked on this video ready to love the Honda Accord because it's always been a car I've liked, and Mazda...not so much. But the newest Mazda6 ...is really much nicer than I thought. It's more of a looker.
The next one, the 2020, should be awesome.
Nathan M I’ve had 3 Accords and 2 Mazda’s and I just bought another Mazda 6 in April in the Machine Gray metallic with black leather. It’s the signature trim with turbo. I enjoy it every day & would do it again. Accord is great in its own ways tho too and you can’t go wrong. I also drive a Camry and didn’t like it as much as I thought and it has some odd disappointments for me.
Definitely one of my favorite reviewers lol
Next slide please...
Well done review.
I finished the whole video because of the presenter .. thoroughly enjoyed the info .. want to see more of him.. he's awesome
Mazda isn’t bad but the Honda is better. In my opinion at least. The review itself was very top notch 👌. Great work there.
Honda is the ugliest piece of shit I've seen in my life except for maybe a Pontiac Aztek and the Edsel
It's hard to get over that platypus looking front end.
@@ovah_eaz-e Mid cycle refresh isn't too far away.
I test drove both and chose the Honda. The Honda feels much more spacious inside IMO. The leather on the dash is nice in the Mazda, but the tech features in the Accord are way better and more than makes up for that slight difference. Plus the 10 speed auto mated to the modified Type R turbo is a smooth and powerful combo that felt a step above the Mazda to me....and on regular gas to boot. The Mazda is a really nice car but I love my Touring 2.0T in silver with black leather interior...its a looker and in sport mode the active dampers tightens up the handling for a little extra fun. I am happy with my choice.
10 speed is sluggish in traffic compared to the 6
I love my 2019 Accord Touring 2.0t White with black leather. I traded in my 2016 BMW 528i xDrive and I do NOT MISS IT!
How do you use the Apple car play on Mazda if the touch screen stops working when in motion?
Haven’t experienced any issues with the excellent brakes on the accord contrary to the reviewers experience. It is an absolutely excellent sedan.It goes from being very mild mannered into an absolute beast if that is what you desire.😃
I'm DEFINITELY Choosing the Accord
bad taste.
This was an extremely well done comparison. I agree that the Accord 2.0T engine/trans is slighly better and definitely faster off the line. Much of this should go to the Accord 10-speed trans. I just bought a 2021 Mazda6 GT Reserve which I believe is the better car for me. I could not get past the exterior styling of the Accord.... and the stereo absolutely SUCKS...... and I never use that word to describe anything....other than the Accord's stereo system.
For me - the Mazda6 was the better overall package - I preferred the interior and exterior styling. It handles extremely well and feels more refined overall. Is fast enough and always feels relaxed.... has amazing torque. The transmission - many say it is old and outdated - but it actually shifts very fast in manual mode and is never hunting for the right gear. AND the Bose branded stereo actually sounds pretty good.... much, much better than the Accord's.
Suggestion - if mentioning the infotainment system in a review (very subjective) - then you should also mention the stereo system.
The torquey 2.5 engine helps to even out the less # of gears in the Mazda
Great review Mc Fly :)