The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 20,100

€ 28,000

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 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
167.5
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 2.2 CD
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.29 %

General
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
110 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
610 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
545 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
108 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).
115.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
108 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 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