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
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Mazda Mazda 3
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2025 Honda
Civic
vs
2025 Mazda
Mazda 3
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Mazda 3 reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV L
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
47L
414 km
51L
296 to 337 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
8 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$70,605
$31,190 - $43,310
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CarExpert's Take
Andrew Maclean
Contributor
Andrew Maclean drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional build quality
- Seamless, efficient hybrid tech
- Comfortable, quiet ride
Misses
- High price of entry
- Basic amenities
- Small touchscreen
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Engaging to drive
- Loaded with safety kit
- Premium cabin
Misses
- Thirsty in traffic
- Tight rear seats, boot
- Expensive servicing
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
Very Good
2025 Honda Civic review
We put Honda's entry-level Civic e:HEV to the test to see if this hybrid hatchback can justify its premium price tag.
Andrew Maclean
Very Good
2025 Mazda 3 review
Beyond equipment upgrades and price rises, the Mazda 3 remains a refined and rewarding small car with a couple of unresolved flaws.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 235kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2600 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
