Mazda 3 2004 vs Honda Civic 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 6 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 3 2004 1.4 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 28 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.1 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`695 | 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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