The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA (06 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 23,800

€ 20,200

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Mazda 3 1.6
56.3
68.9
79.1
57.9
69.1
77
68.9 in
Width
69.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
178.9
103.9
180.3
178.9 in
Length
180.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Mazda 3 1.6
3016 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.16 %

General
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Mazda 3 1.6
FD3
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Mazda 3 1.6
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
108 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
91 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
91 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Mazda 3 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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27.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
27.93 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
51 mpg
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
462 mi
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
675 mi
462 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
87.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
87.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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