The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08)
€ 27,900
€ 16,600
€ 27,900
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mazda 3 MPS is 10.4 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic 1.4
57.5
69.7
77.6
57.5
69.5
77.4
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
103.9
177.6
103.1
167.1
177.6 in
Length
167.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic 1.4
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
15.07 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic 1.4
BL
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
526 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
181.9 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 MPS
181.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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
