The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
€ 17,000

€ 16,800

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 1.6 is 8.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.4
57.9
69.1
77
57.5
69.5
77.4
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.4
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.4
BL
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.99 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
27.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
526 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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