Mazda 3 2003 vs Honda Civic 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 5 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine | |||
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 (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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