2023 Honda Civic v Volkswagen Golf v Mazda 3 comparison
Honda, Volkswagen, and Mazda have taken their hatchbacks upmarket, at least when it comes to price. Which has done it most convincingly?
Honda Civic vs Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
Honda Civic
Mazda Mazda 3
2024 Honda
Civic
vs
2024 Mazda
Mazda 3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.6.
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8.3
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Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV LX
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 TOURING VISION
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 47L
168 to 418 km
51L
296 to 337 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$23,790 - $72,600
$30,470 - $42,470
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great driving manners
- Looks great inside and out
- Clever cabin space
Misses
- Price is too high
- No spare wheel
- Limited rear headroom
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Elegant exterior
- Upscale interior
- Sporty handling
Misses
- Ride could be smoother
- Cabin could be quieter, roomier
- Powertrain merely average
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
Colours Available
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
The following finishes cost an additional $495:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
Comparison
Reviews
8.3
2024 Honda Civic review
The hybrid-powered Honda Civic hatch is a lovely thing to drive, efficient and thoughtful in its design – it just costs too much.
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Matt Campbell
7.8
2024 Mazda 3 G20 Touring review
The Mazda 3 is a premium-looking sedan inside and out, but the driving experience isn't quite as upscale as its looks suggest.
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William Stopford
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1996 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L, 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 104kW - 235kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 174Nm - 420Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.8 - 13.5 | 13 | |
