Honda Civic 2018 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 15 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.4 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 129 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 | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. 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. | |||
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, if possible |
1267 litres | 1263 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Honda Civic has 56 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 4 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 1.2 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: | 1`860 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`238 kg | 1`285 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 622 kg | 615 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 (€): | 28 400 | 9800 | |
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