Honda Civic 2008 vs Mazda 3 2009

 
Honda Civic
2008 - 2011
Mazda 3
2009 - 2011
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 99 HP105 HP
Torque: 127 NM145 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15 seconds13.1 seconds
Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving.
Honda Civic engine produces 6 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.77.5
The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Honda Civic consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 870 km in combined cycle730 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway910 km on highway
Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 23 years16 years
Engine spread: Used also on Honda JazzUsed 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: 4.27 m4.46 m
Width: 1.79 m1.76 m
Height: 1.46 m1.47 m
Honda Civic is 19 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Honda Civic is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 485 litres340 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1360 litres
Honda Civic has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic has 145 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: 11.1 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6501`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 (€): 42004200
Pros and Cons: Honda Civic has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • better safety assist technologies
Mazda 3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher children safety
  • fewer faults
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