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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Honda Civic comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 32,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Honda Civic?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Honda Civic: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • very slightly lighter
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Honda Civic

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Sedan is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Honda Civic costs 32,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,037 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Civic uses 4.7 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Civic

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers marginally more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Civic is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Civic delivers visibly more torque with 315 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm more.

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 3 Sedan is very slightly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries clearly more – 501 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 104 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan 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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3 Sedan

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 L/100km
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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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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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Galym
6 Feb 2026, 11:09:51

I used to have a petrol Civic and recently had the chance to drive the Civic hybrid. What a difference! Of course you’ve got to buy it! It’s a car that puts a big grin on your face behind the wheel. Sporty, eye-catching design.

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Mazda 3 Sedan
Honda Civic

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
108 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
482 - 501 kg
Payload
348 - 397 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Honda
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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