Mazda 3 2009 vs Honda Civic 2008
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | 1.3 - 1.8 (petrol) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 - 260 HP | 95 - 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 - 400 NM | 123 - 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 - 13.1 seconds | 9.1 - 12.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 - 9.6 | 4.6 - 7.1 | |
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Mazda 3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Honda Civic. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 2 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1190 litres | |
| Mazda 3 has 4 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`856 | ~ 1`679 | |
| 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: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3400 | |
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