The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 22,000
€ 28,400
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Honda Civic 1.8 is 9.4 inches shorter and 0.6 inches wider.
Honda Civic 1.8
Mazda 3 MPS
57.5
70.3
78.1
57.5
69.7
79.3
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
168.1
103.9
177.6
168.1 in
Length
177.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
Mazda 3 MPS
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.89 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
Mazda 3 MPS
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Mazda 3 MPS
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
478 mi
Range
388 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
478 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
181.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
123.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
