2005 Mazda 3 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 3 (148 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Mazda 3.
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, 2005 Mazda 3 (187 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda 3 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | 3 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |