2007 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Mazda 3
To start off, 2013 Mazda 3 is newer by 6 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 3 (146 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 690 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Mazda 3 (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2013 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4595 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |