Mazda 3 2013 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Honda Civic) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 251 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 34 HP more power than Honda Civic, but torque is 99 NM less than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 4.4 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 3.2 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 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1280 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.08 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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