Honda Civic 2017 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 32 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda Civic consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda 3 2019 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 3 2019 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 6 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1019 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Honda Civic has 125 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.4 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 (kg): | 1`790 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. The Honda Civic scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 21 400 | |
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