2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 3 (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 3 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mazda 3 (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
