Honda Civic 2005 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 83 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.1 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 1 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.7 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 1.3 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Honda Civic is 17 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 635 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`700 kg | 1`715 kg | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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