Mazda 3 2016 vs Honda Civic 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 182 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 62 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 690 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 129 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 5 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1263 litres | 1209 litres | |
| Mazda 3 has 56 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 54 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.2 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: | 1`815 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`205 kg | 1`232 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 610 kg | 528 kg | |
| Mazda 3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Honda Civic. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 28 400 | |
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