2019 Honda Civic vs. 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
When comparing the 2019 Honda Civic's and the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Honda Civic's and the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Honda Civic is a better car than the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan.
2019 Honda Civic vs. 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Pricing
A used 2019 Honda Civic ranges from $17,490 to $25,995 while a used 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan is priced between $17,650 to $24,823.
2019 Honda Civic vs. 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Honda Civic loses 30.4 percent of its value and the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan loses 38 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Honda Civic retains 7.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan.
2019 Honda Civic vs. 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 9.0 out of 10 while the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 3 out of 26 Best Compact Cars and the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan being ranked 7 out of 26. Out of 43 Best Small Cars, the Honda Civic is ranked 5 and the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan is ranked 9.
2019 Honda Civic vs. 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10. For the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan the reliability rating is 8.9 out of 10. This gives the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Honda Civic.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2019 Honda Civic’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan base engine makes 186 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 446 miles. The Mazda3 Sedan is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 475 miles. This gives the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Honda Civic. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are compact cars, the 2019 Honda Civic has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan has the advantage in the area of rear head room. The 2019 Honda Civic and 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2019 Honda Civic and the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$17,490 - $25,995
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
30.4%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$17,650 - $24,823
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
38%
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 18Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
14 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
17 out of / 43Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
8 out of / 18Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 18Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
16 out of / 26Ranking
19 out of / 43Ranking
19 out of / 43Ranking
20 out of / 26Ranking
24 out of / 26Ranking
34 out of / 43Ranking
41 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 Honda Civic Trim Levels
Not yet available
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Trim Levels
Base, Preferred, Premium, Select
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
186 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
186 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 36 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
310 / 446 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 36 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 475 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
15.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Cargo Space:
13.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
92.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2742 lbs
Width:
70.8 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3071 lbs
Width:
70.7 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
183.5 inches
Wheelbase:
107.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16