2009 Mazda Premacy vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda Premacy would be higher. Both 2009 Mazda Premacy and 2012 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 188 kg more than 2012 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, 2009 Mazda Premacy (230 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2009 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda Premacy | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Premacy | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 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 | 198 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1267 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1445 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
