2010 Mazda 3 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 3 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2012 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mazda 3 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | 3 | Civic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1363 kg | 1258 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |