Mazda 3 2009 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | 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. | |||
| Mazda 3 2009 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. 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`790 | 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 | 3400 | |
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