Mazda 3 2016 vs Honda Civic 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 15 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 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.1 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 2 | Used 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. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 | 1267 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. 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 Honda Civic (by 4 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`900 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`285 kg | 1`238 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 622 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 9400 | 28 200 | |
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