Mazda 3 2006 vs Honda Civic 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 20 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.7 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 6 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 389 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1285 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 3 has 24 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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