Honda Civic 2015 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 54 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.8 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 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 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 428 litres | 408 litres | |
| Honda Civic has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.8 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: | no data | 1`835 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 16 200 | 11 000 | |
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