Mazda 3 2013 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.7 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 25 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 2 | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.59 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 4 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 408 litres | 440 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 32 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.56 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.96 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Honda Civic scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 7800 | |
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