Honda Civic 2015 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 38 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 22 NM less than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.1 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1180 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 5 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Honda Civic is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 428 litres | 419 litres | |
| 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`815 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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