The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 24,300

€ 27,900

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 width, but the Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC is 8.3 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Mazda 3 MPS
57.9
69.7
77.6
57.5
69.7
77.6
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
102.2
169.3
103.9
177.6
169.3 in
Length
177.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Mazda 3 MPS
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.54 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Mazda 3 MPS
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
22.32 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
56 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
46 mpg
city
18 mpg
64 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
739 mi
Range
388 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
739 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
181.9 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
86.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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