Honda Civic 2008 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 123 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Mazda 3. Despite less power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 7.5 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 2.9 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 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Insight | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Honda Civic is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Civic is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 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 50 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`785 | |
| 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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