The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08)
€ 17,000

€ 23,600

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 7.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF.
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
57.9
69.1
77
57.5
70.3
81.1
69.1 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
168.1
175.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.25 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
BL
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.09 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
22.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
45 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
598 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
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).
107 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
107 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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