Mazda 3 2016 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 35 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 95 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 6.7 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 390'000 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: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 2 | Used 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.59 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`900 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Honda Civic scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 7400 | |
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