The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 21,600
€ 23,000
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 6.3 inches longer and 0.6 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Honda Civic 1.8
57.9
69.1
77
57.9
69.7
77.6
69.1 in
Width
69.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
175.6
102.2
169.3
175.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Honda Civic 1.8
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.68 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Honda Civic 1.8
BL
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Honda Civic 1.8
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
