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Honda Civic vs Mazda 3 Sedan – Which model is better for everyday use?

Two cars, one duel: Honda Civic meets Mazda 3 Sedan.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Honda Civic

Mazda 3 Sedan

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 3 Sedan has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25000 £, while the Honda Civic costs 32500 £. That’s a price difference of around 7508 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Honda Civic manages with 4.70 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.

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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 Mazda 3 Sedan has a barely noticeable edge – offering 186 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Civic is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.80 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.10 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Sedan performs somewhat better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Honda Civic tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Honda Civic pulls evident stronger with 315 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is hardly perceptible lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1517 kg. The difference is around 97 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers minimal more room – 450 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Sedan somewhat takes the win – 481 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mazda 3 Sedan shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Mazda 3 Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.5 - 6.1 L
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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 3 Sedan

The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32500 - 35500 £
Price
25000 - 34200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
123 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1517 - 1533 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1492 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 410 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4560 mm
Length
4660 mm
Width
1890 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1408 mm
Height
1440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1220 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
467 - 481 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 216 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1993 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mazda

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What drivetrain options does the Honda Civic have?

The Honda Civic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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