The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 19,500
€ 20,400
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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
167.1
103.9
175.6
167.1 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.1 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
106 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
