Mazda 3 2003 vs Honda Civic 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 35 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 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 | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| 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: | 4.49 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 and Honda Civic are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
675 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 23 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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