Honda Civic 2017 vs Mazda 3 2013
| 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 | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9 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 10 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.2 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 2013 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 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 5 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1263 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Honda Civic has 56 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 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Civic, so Mazda 3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 7800 | |
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