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I test drive both cars before making the decision to purchase euro. Basically the euro wins more on performance, interior and feature. The things I like on Mazda 6 is the sporty look (it's more sportier to me compared to euro), and the option to have BOSE sound system :P
Nevertheles, I am after performance and features, so I choose Euro, which I did not regret :D
I have an accord euro as supplied by my work, and its a nice car in every way. a huge improvement over the last accord, and does everything i need it to (mainly highway trips). I hate to say this, but i really look forward to the weekends that i go visit my parents. so i can drive their mazda 6 up the local twisties. mum thinks i keep coming back for her cooking. wrong!
put simply the 6 is fun to drive, you know whats going on and everything you want done it will do. in this respect the euro feels capable but slightly numb. euro for stop lights and highway, 6 for twisties and looks.
I looked at both at motor shows and test drove both. The 6 I drove was the updated model with the 6 speed manual. The 6 has the best gearbox -- it's a really tight notchy racing shift and it made me understand the comment I read in one car review about the Euro box feeling a little rubbery. The steering response is really sharp -- excellent. It also had a lot more go than I expected, and I think it's a very pretty car.
However, the Euro got me for the quality of the materials -- the leather and plastics are nicer. I went for an 06 model, so I have a full size spare and trip computer.
I just love the smooth revving nature of the Euro.
There's quite a good comparison in a Wheels late last year. Something that also got me was the fact that the 6 is slightly slower and actually uses a bit more fuel in the real world -- which I find annoying for a smaller less powerful engine.
The HIDs in the Euro were also something that appealed to me more.