Honda Civic 2021 vs Mazda 3 2011
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol) | 1.6 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mazda 3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 180 HP | 105 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 - 240 NM | 145 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.1 - 13.1 seconds | |
| In general, Honda Civic are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mazda 3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.3 - 9.6 | |
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Honda Civic petrol engines consumes on average 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 119 - 155 mm (4.7 - 6.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Honda Civic is larger, but lower. Honda Civic is 7 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Honda Civic is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1220 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Honda Civic 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 Mazda 3 (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`930 kg | ~ 1`864 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`442 kg | ~ 1`321 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 488 kg | ~ 543 kg | |
| Honda Civic load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4600 | |
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