2010 Mazda 3 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2010 Mazda 3 and 2010 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 3 (167 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 3 weights approximately 63 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Mazda 3 (228 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2010 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mazda 3 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | 3 | Civic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 228 Nm | 174 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |