The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 23,000

€ 20,100

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.8 is 6.3 inches shorter and 0.6 inches wider.
Honda Civic 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
57.9
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
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 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
3045 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.88 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
FK..
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
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22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
22.07 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
450 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
493 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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).
144 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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