2007 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mazda 3
To start off, 2008 Mazda 3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 3 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 158 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Honda Civic (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 3. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2008 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |