The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 27,900
€ 23,000
€ 27,900
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 considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Mazda 3 MPS is 8.3 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic 1.8
57.5
69.7
77.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
177.6
102.2
169.3
177.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic 1.8
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.41 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic 1.8
BL
Generation
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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
