Honda Civic 3 Doors (2005 – 2008) vs Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback (2004 – 2009): specs compared
The Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 140 hp. The Honda Civic 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.6 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 204 km/h against 200 km/h. The Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is the lighter car, from 1,160 kg against 1,283 kg. At 4,420 mm, the Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is 145 mm longer than the Honda Civic 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Honda
Civic 3 Doors
2005 – 2008
|
Mazda
3 / Axela Hatchback
2004 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2004 – 2009 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 83 – 140 hp | 84 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 119 – 340 Nm | 122 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 14.6 s | 9.0 – 14.3 s |
| Top speed | 171 – 204 km/h | 169 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.1 – 6.4 L/100 km | 5.0 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,275 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,755 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,634 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,283 kg | 1,160 – 1,310 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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