The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
€ 17,000

€ 30,900

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo.
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
57.9
69.1
77
56.5
70.8
81.7
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
103.9
175.6
106.2
177.9
175.6 in
Length
177.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.85 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
BL
Generation
FC
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 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
534 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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