2017 Honda Accord 2.4L vs Nissan Altima vs Mazda 6

**StockEngine** · July 17th, 2017 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by GTi

Ah... Understood. The Wildtrak holds its resale value pretty well, so it can be a good interim vehicle.

I've heard many good things about the Altima overseas. But despite being available locally for quite some time, I don't recall ever seeing any on Philippine streets so far. I don't know if its bad marketing on Nissan's part or that the competitors are just that much better. But even if it is a good car, a very small local population will mean poor parts supply outside the casa, especially in the long run. This can be a huge headache and might lead to months-long time out in the garage due to lack of spare parts. When that time comes, it'll be near impossible to sell.

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**niky** · July 17th, 2017 02:17 PM

The Altima is a good car, with a very comfortable suspension and seats, but lags behind the Accord and Mazda6 in terms of interior quality. No more V6. Shame. Even with the CVT, it was kind of wild.

The Mazda6 is still the best driving midsized car out there, period. Nice, growly engine note. Just enough power to make it fun. And a good balance of agility and comfort. Best interior quality, too. Followed, perhaps, by the Accord and 508. If you want more power, the diesel option is great. Nice motor, good linear power (unlike other diesels that are a bit on-off... lag-lurch... nothing-everything... etcetera) and great economy.

The Camry is comfortable, soft and generallly just what you'd expect. Design choices inside and out are old fashioned. Don't expect the sporty US Camry to make it here. Our next generation car will most likely be conservatively styled.

The current Accord is a nice car. Perhaps the closest you can get to a BMW 3-series in this price range, but with a bigger back seat. The V6 has been massaged for a few more horses versus the old one, and shifts are crisp. Body control is also pretty fantastic, but the sporty suspension makes for a stiff ride in the backseat.

The 508 is a good performer. Somewhat like the Mazda6 in its balance of ride comfort and agility, just missing that little bit of chassis and steering feedback that sets the Mazda6 apart. The diesel is indeed a good alternative to gasoline competitors.

**Egan101** · July 17th, 2017 02:27 PM

*Niky - how does the Passat 2.0T measure up to the Mazda6 in terms of handling and agility? I have read some comments here that it's even quicker than the Golf GTi despite sharing the same engine.

**the_arrow** · July 17th, 2017 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by niky

The Altima is a good car, with a very comfortable suspension and seats, but lags behind the Accord and Mazda6 in terms of interior quality. No more V6. Shame. Even with the CVT, it was kind of wild.

The Mazda6 is still the best driving midsized car out there, period. Nice, growly engine note. Just enough power to make it fun. And a good balance of agility and comfort. Best interior quality, too. Followed, perhaps, by the Accord and 508. If you want more power, the diesel option is great. Nice motor, good linear power (unlike other diesels that are a bit on-off... lag-lurch... nothing-everything... etcetera) and great economy.

The Camry is comfortable, soft and generallly just what you'd expect. Design choices inside and out are old fashioned. Don't expect the sporty US Camry to make it here. Our next generation car will most likely be conservatively styled.

The current Accord is a nice car. Perhaps the closest you can get to a BMW 3-series in this price range, but with a bigger back seat. The V6 has been massaged for a few more horses versus the old one, and shifts are crisp. Body control is also pretty fantastic, but the sporty suspension makes for a stiff ride in the backseat.

The 508 is a good performer. Somewhat like the Mazda6 in its balance of ride comfort and agility, just missing that little bit of chassis and steering feedback that sets the Mazda6 apart. The diesel is indeed a good alternative to gasoline competitors.

thanks sir niky. I also prefer the Mazda 6.

**niky** · July 17th, 2017 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

*Niky - how does the Passat 2.0T measure up to the Mazda6 in terms of handling and agility? I have read some comments here that it's even quicker than the Golf GTi despite sharing the same engine.

Very good. Probably, on balance, more traction than the Mazda6, but not as much feedback through the steering and chassis. I'd rate it above the others (Accord, 508, Camry, et al) in terms of handling. The basic platform is also shared with the GTi. Very stiff. Very capable. Quite light for its size. As such, it's a bit noisier than you'd expect for a luxury car, but it's fun to drive, and the suspension tuning is just perfect.

Shame it's so expensive. Probably the best buy in the class if it wasn't.