The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 16,800

€ 17,000

€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic 1.4 is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
57.5
69.5
77.4
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.5
103.9
175.6
167.5 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %

General
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
110 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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27.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
27.99 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
542 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft