The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 23,000

€ 24,800

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.6 i-DTEC is 6.3 inches shorter and 0.6 inches wider.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57.9
69.7
77.6
57.9
69.1
78.9
69.7 in
Width
69.1 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
102.2
169.3
103.9
175.6
169.3 in
Length
175.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
FK..
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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26.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
26.91 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
59 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
863 mi
Range
657 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
74 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).
107 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 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