2005 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Mazda 3
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda 3 (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 3 weights approximately 108 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda 3 (203 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2004 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 203 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 1282 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |