The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08)
€ 23,300

€ 16,600

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,600
ⓘ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 2.0 is 8.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
Mazda 3 2.0
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
167.1
175.6 in
Length
167.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Honda Civic 1.4
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.84 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Honda Civic 1.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
526 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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