Mazda 6e vs Honda Accord

The Mazda 6e starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda Accord opens at $54,250. That makes the Mazda 6e the more affordable entry point by $4,260.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $54,989 and $59,675 respectively.

The Mazda 6e qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda Accord, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Mazda 6e features a 26.5-inch touchscreen, while the Honda Accord gets a 12.3-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mazda 6e stands out with panoramic roof, ventilated seats and V2L that you will not find on the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord counters with Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mazda 6e gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Honda Accord offers leather.

The Mazda 6e uses a Electric producing 190kW and 290Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout.

The Honda Accord responds with a Hybrid making 135kW and 335Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds.

The Mazda 6e has the clear power advantage at 190kW vs 135kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda 6e measures 4,921mm long on a 2,895mm wheelbase, 54mm shorter than the Honda Accord at 4,975mm (2,830mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda 6e generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 337L in the Mazda 6e and 570L in the Honda Accord, giving the Honda Accord a 233L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda 6e leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda 6e) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda Accord).