Honda Civic 2001 vs Mazda 3 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 5 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 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller, but slightly higher. Honda Civic is 14 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 635 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic has 70 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 415 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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