Honda Civic 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 142 HP | 104 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 38 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 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda Civic consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller. Honda Civic is 17 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 477 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. Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic has 113 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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 (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 7400 | 7600 | |
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