The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 22,300

€ 23,000

€ 22,300
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. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 is 6.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Honda Civic 1.8
57.1
70.7
80.8
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.7 in
Width
69.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
175.6
102.2
169.3
175.6 in
Length
169.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Honda Civic 1.8
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.8 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Honda Civic 1.8
BM
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
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 6500 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
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 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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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
566 mi
Range
493 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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