Honda Civic 2001 vs Mazda 3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Honda Civic and Mazda 3 have the same engine power, but Honda Civic torque is 93 NM less than Mazda 3. Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller. Honda Civic is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 675 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic has 37 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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