2010 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Mazda 5
To start off, 2013 Mazda 5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2013 Mazda 5. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda 5 weights approximately 238 kg more than 2010 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, 2013 Mazda 5 (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Civic | 2013 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 5 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1551 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4458 mm | 4585 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1397 mm | 1615 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |