Mazda 3 2009 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 9.1 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 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 650 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 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 4 cm longer than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 350 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 80 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3800 | |
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