Mazda 3 2013 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 142 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 22 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 36 NM more than Honda Civic. Despite less power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 16 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 477 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 113 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 | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.2 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`815 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Honda Civic scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Civic, so Mazda 3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 7400 | |
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