2007 Mazda 5 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda 5 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 5 (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 Mazda 5 (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda 5 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda 5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 5 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | 5 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
