Mazda 3 2013 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 142 HP | |
| Torque: | 201 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 13 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.8 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 3 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 3 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 21 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 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: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 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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