2012 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Mazda CX-5
To start off, 2013 Mazda CX-5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda CX-5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda CX-5 (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda CX-5 weights approximately 239 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, 2013 Mazda CX-5 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda CX-5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Civic | 2013 Mazda CX-5 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | CX-5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1249 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4555 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1785 mm | 2165 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
