Honda Civic 2011 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 20 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 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.3 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 9 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Civic is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 389 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1360 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Honda Civic has 49 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`770 | |
| 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 | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4200 | |
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