Mazda 3 2006 vs Honda Civic 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 83 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 16.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 22 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.7 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 17 cm longer than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 155 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: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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