Mazda 3 2013 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 142 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 22 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 24 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 4 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 440 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 21 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.56 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.96 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`800 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Honda Civic scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 11 600 | 7400 | |
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