2023 Honda Civic Vs. 2023 Mazda 3: Which Is Better?

There are two leading choices when it comes to compact cars, and they are the Honda Civic and the Mazda 3. Both cars are excellent choices for buyers. They are both suitable for Nigerian roads as well. However, since they belong in the same segment, we’ve compared their performance, features, and specifications to determine the best.

Keep scrolling to discover more about these two compact cars from 2023.

2023 Honda Civic Vs. 2023 Mazda 3: How Are They Different?

To compare these two cars, we will pay attention to their performance, fuel efficiency, safety, passenger and cargo space, warranty coverage, reliability, and price. Both the Civic and Mazda3 offer sedan and hatchback versions.

2023 Honda Civic Vs. 2023 Mazda 3: Performance

Engine options for the standard 2023 Honda Civic model include a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine (158 horsepower) and a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine (180 horsepower). Also, the sporty Civic Si features another variant of the turbocharged 1.5liter four-cylinder engine, which generates 200 horsepower.

The Civic Type R “hot hatch” comes equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, which produces 315 horsepower.

The Mazda3, on the other hand, offers two engines: the base-level 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 191 horsepower, while the available turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine produces 250 horsepower.

The Civic has a higher maximum horsepower output, but the Mazda3 has a higher base engine output. Also, unlike the Civic, the Mazda3 offers an available all-wheel drive system.

2023 Honda Civic Vs. 2023 Mazda 3: Fuel Efficiency

The Honda Civic has an advantage when it comes to fuel efficiency. It gets an estimated fuel economy of up to 33 city/42 highway mpg compared to 28 city/37 highway mpg for the Mazda3.

2023 Honda Civic Vs. 2023 Mazda 3: Safety

Both the Honda Civic and Mazda3 are safe vehicles. Both cars earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick + award for their previous models, which is the highest possible IIHS rating.

2023 Honda Civic Vs. 2023 Mazda 3: Passenger & Cargo Space

The Honda Civic 2023 is slightly bigger than the Mazda3 2023, resulting in more interior space. Both the Honda Civic sedan and hatchback provide 99.0 cubic feet of passenger space. The Mazda3 sedan has 92.8 cubic feet and 92.7 for the hatchback version.

For the cargo space, the Civic sedan has a cargo space capacity of 14.8 cubic feet, compared to 13.2 cubic feet for the Mazda3 sedan. The Civic hatchback has a maximum cargo space of 24.5 cubic feet compared to 20.1 cubic feet for the Mazda3 hatchback.

2023 Honda Civic Vs. 2023 Mazda 3: Warranty Coverage & Reliability

Both compact cars have similar warranty coverage with the backing of a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. However, unlike the Mazda3, the Civic has a free maintenance plan, with two years or 24,000.

The Civic is more reliable, with a J.D Power reliability rating of 82/100 and 77/100 for the Mazda3.

2023 Honda Civic Vs. 2023 Mazda 3: Price

The starting price for the 2023 Mazda3 ranges from 17,5300,00 naria for the 2.5 S Sedan trims to 27,1800,00 naira for the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback.

For the Honda Civic, the official price is not yet out but it will likely cost a bit more than its 2022 price that, started with 17,5300,00 naria for the Civic Sedan LX trim and 23,1800,00 naira for the Civic Hatchback Sport Touring trim

2023 Honda Civic Vs. 2023 Mazda3: Which Compact Car Is Better?

Looking at the comparison, the Civic has more advantages over the Mazda3. While that gives it an upper hand, both cars are still very good compact cars depending on your taste.

Conclusion

The purpose of this comparison is to showcase the places where one car supersedes the other. However, the 2023 Honda Civic and the 2023 Mazda3 are excellent compact cars.