The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 20,800

€ 24,800

€ 20,800
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 considerably. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Honda Civic 1.8
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57.5
69.5
77.4
57.9
69.1
78.9
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 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 1.8
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.65 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
657 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8
125 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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