Honda Civic 2008 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Civic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 45 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 225 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.6 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Civic is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 80 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`955 | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 3200 | |
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