Honda Civic vs. Mazda Mazda6

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Civic and Mazda Mazda6 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 Mazda6.

When we compare the Honda Civic's and the Mazda Mazda6's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Mazda Mazda6 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Civic's and the Mazda Mazda6's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic is a better car than the Mazda Mazda6.

Pricing: A used 2021 Honda Civic ranges from $18,584 to $24,999 while a used 2021 Mazda Mazda6 is priced between $18,276 to $28,457.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Civic loses 23.5 percent of its value and the Mazda Mazda6 loses 37.9 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 14.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mazda Mazda6.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 9.0 out of 10 while the Mazda Mazda6's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 5 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Mazda Mazda6 being ranked 3 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10. For the Mazda Mazda6 the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mazda Mazda6.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Civic’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the Mazda Mazda6 base engine makes 187 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 471 miles. The Mazda6 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles.This gives the Honda Civic the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mazda Mazda6 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Mazda Mazda6, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Honda Civic, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, and cargo space. The Honda Civic and Mazda Mazda6 are comparable in regards to rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Civic and the Mazda Mazda6 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.