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Honda Civic vs Mazda 2 comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 14,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Mazda 2?

Honda Civic vs Mazda 2: Key differences

Honda Civic

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  • visibly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h

Mazda 2

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 2 is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Honda Civic costs 32,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,265 £.

Both cars consume an average of 4.7 L/100km – no difference here.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Honda Civic offers visibly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 69 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Civic is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Civic delivers substantially more torque with 315 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 164 Nm more.

Civic

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is visibly lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 418 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 2 carries marginally more – 437 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 2 is narrowly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Mazda 2

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 75 - 115 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Honda Civic
Mazda 2

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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Mazda 2

The Mazda 2 is a pocket-sized charmer that makes city driving feel light and lively, wrapped in sleek styling that looks right at home on trendy streets. Buyers who want an economical, fun-to-drive hatch with surprisingly grown-up cabin quality will find it hard to resist — it’s the kind of everyday companion that puts a grin on your face every time you head out.

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Honda Civic
Mazda 2

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
107 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
280 L
Length
-
Length
4,080 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
-
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
420 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mazda
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