Mazda 3 2007 vs Honda Civic 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 3 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Honda Civic. Despite the higher power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`945 | 1`900 | |
| 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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