The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 20,500

€ 22,000

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 is 7.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Honda Civic 1.8
57.1
70.7
80.8
57.5
70.3
78.1
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
106.3
175.6
103.1
168.1
175.6 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Honda Civic 1.8
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.1 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Honda Civic 1.8
BM
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Honda Civic 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
478 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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