Mazda 3 2011 vs Honda Civic 2012

 
Mazda 3
2011 - 2013
Honda Civic
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 105 HP140 HP
Torque: 145 NM175 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.1 seconds10.7 seconds
Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving.
Mazda 3 engine produces 35 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 2.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.46.7
The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 740 km in combined cycle740 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway980 km on highway

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km390'000 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 Honda Civic engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 16 years9 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed also on Honda FR-V
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ...  More about Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.55 m
Width: 1.76 m1.76 m
Height: 1.47 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 4 cm longer than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 430 litres440 litres
Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 10 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: 10.4 meters11.56 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.16 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`770no data
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

below average
Mazda 3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 52007400
Pros and Cons: Mazda 3 has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Honda Civic has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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