Mazda 3 2016 vs Honda Civic 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 38 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 22 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.6 | |
|
The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 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) | 130 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: | 4.58 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 5 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 428 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.8 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 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 11 000 | 16 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda 3 has
|
Honda Civic has
| |