Mazda 3 2004 vs Honda Civic 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 40 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 7 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda Tribute | 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. | |||
| Mazda 3 2004 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 35 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
878 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.9 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): | no data | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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