Mazda 3 2006 vs Honda Civic 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 83 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 26 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 121 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 17 cm longer than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 1350 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 155 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 715 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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