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Honda Civic vs. Mazda Mazda3 Sedan

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Civic and Mazda Mazda3 Sedan contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Honda Civic and the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan.

In comparing the Honda Civic's and the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value and interior volume. The Mazda Mazda3 Sedan has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Honda Civic and Mazda Mazda3 Sedan have the same overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Honda Civic's and the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic is a better car than the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan.

Pricing: For a new model, the Honda Civic's price is between $27,816 and $29,445, with the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan priced between $28,200 and $40,167.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Civic loses 28.3 percent of its value and the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan loses 39.4 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 11.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic and Mazda Mazda3 Sedan is 8.8 out of 10.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.1 out of 10. For the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Civic’s base engine makes 150 horsepower, and the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan base engine makes 186 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 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 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan has the advantage in the area of rear head room. The Honda Civic and Mazda Mazda3 Sedan are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Civic and the Mazda Mazda3 Sedan have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

27816 - 29445

Starting MSRP:

27795

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

25166

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

22725 - 27795

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

28200 - 40167

Starting MSRP:

25550

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

25166

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

22725 - 27795

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

27845

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

27845 - 27845

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

27845

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

27845 - 27845

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

7949

Depreciation %:

0.28599842

Resale Value $:

19846

Residual Value %:

0.71400158

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

0.30390054

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.28391798 - 0.41895823

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

10230

Depreciation %:

0.40037907

Resale Value $:

15320

Residual Value %:

0.5996209299999999

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

0.30390054

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.28391798 - 0.41895823

Honda Civic Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

9.3 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.0 / 10

Retained Value:

8.5 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

15.7

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

15.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

11.8 - 16.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.299

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda Mazda3 Sedan

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

16.2

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

15.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

11.8 - 16.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.104



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Honda Civic Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

1 / 37

Best Small Cars

1 / 37

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

1 / 17

Best Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 3

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 3

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 37

Best Family Small Cars

3 / 37

Most Reliable Small Cars

3 / 37

Safest Small Cars

3 / 37

Best Small Cars for Teens

3 / 6

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 37

Best Small Cars for the Money

4 / 22

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 37

Most Comfortable Small Cars

7 / 37

Best Small Cars for Tall People

8 / 37

Most Affordable Small Cars

16 / 22

Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Rankings

Available Body Styles

Hatchback, Sedan

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Honda Civic Trim Levels

LX, Si, Sport

Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Trim Levels

2.5 S, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 S Select Sport, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus

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

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

150 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

133 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.050 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

186 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

186 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.060 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Roof Rack:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

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:

56 inches

Cargo Space:

24.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

123.5 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.4 inches

Cargo Space:

20.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

112.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2976 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

179 inches

Wheelbase:

107.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3117 lbs

Width:

70.7 inches

Height:

56.7 inches

Length:

175.6 inches

Wheelbase:

107.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/40R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P205/60R16

Exterior Colors

Beige

Sand Dune Pearl

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Boost Blue Pearl

Gray

Meteorite Gray Metallic / Urban Gray Pearl

Red

Rallye Red

Silver

Solar Silver Metallic

White

Platinum White Pearl

Exterior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Jet Black Mica

Blue

Deep Crystal Blue Mica

Gray

Not available

Red

Not available

Silver

Not available

White

Snowflake White Pearl Mica

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Black

Black

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