The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.4 (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 19,600
Honda Civic 1.4 (12 - 15) Honda Civic 1.4
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Honda Civic 1.4 is 6.3 inches shorter and 0.6 inches wider.
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.9
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.4 (12 - 15)
69.7
77.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
69.7 in
Width
69.1 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.4 (12 - 15)
102.2
169.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
169.3 in
Length
175.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Honda Civic 1.4 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.25 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
FK..
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
28.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
28.95 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
44 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
795 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
575 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
102.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft