Honda Civic 2006 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.4 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 60 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: | 710 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Honda Civic 2006 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 2006 1.8 engine Mazda 3 2009 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller. Honda Civic is 9 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Civic is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| 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`790 | |
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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 (€): | 3000 | 3200 | |
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