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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.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

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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

Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 26

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 43

Best Compact Cars

3 / 26

Best Japanese Compact Cars

3 / 12

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

4 / 43

Best Small Cars for the Money

4 / 13

Best Small Cars

5 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

5 / 43

Best Japanese Small Cars

5 / 18

Best Compact Cars for Tall People

7 / 26

Most Comfortable Compact Cars

7 / 26

Most Affordable Compact Cars

9 / 18

Best Small Cars for Tall People

12 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

12 / 43

Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

14 / 26

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

15 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

15 / 26

Safest Small Cars

17 / 43

Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Rankings

Most Reliable Small Cars

3 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 43

Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 26

Best Small Cars for the Money

5 / 13

Best Japanese Compact Cars

6 / 12

Best Compact Cars

7 / 26

Best Japanese Small Cars

8 / 18

Best Small Cars

9 / 43

Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

9 / 26

Most Affordable Compact Cars

10 / 18

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

15 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

16 / 26

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

19 / 43

Safest Small Cars

19 / 43

Most Comfortable Compact Cars

20 / 26

Best Compact Cars for Tall People

24 / 26

Most Comfortable Small Cars

34 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

41 / 43

Available 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

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