Honda Civic 2006 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Hybrid | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 123 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 11 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.7 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Insight | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 1.4 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: | 4.54 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Honda Civic is 5 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Civic has 23 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. This could mean that the Honda Civic uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`715 | |
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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 (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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