Mazda 323 vs. Honda Civic
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda 323 and Honda Civic 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 Mazda 323 and the Honda Civic.
In comparing the Mazda 323's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Mazda 323 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Honda Civic has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mazda 323's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda 323’s base engine makes 82 horsepower, and the Honda Civic base engine makes 70 horsepower. The 323 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 429 miles. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 38 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 451 miles. This gives the Honda Civic the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mazda 323. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mazda 323 and Honda Civic are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Civic has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$8,790
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$9,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$11,715
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$9,750 - $13,515
Used Car Pricing
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Price Range:
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$3,476
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$3,476 - $3,476
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
157,575
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Mazda 323 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda 323
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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Mazda 323 Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
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23 out of / 24Ranking
24 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mazda 323 Trim Levels
Base
Honda Civic Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
82 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
92 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.037 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
70 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
91 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.033 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
325 / 429 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
35 / 41 / 38
Range (city/hwy):
385 / 451 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2238 lbs
Width:
65.7 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
163.6 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2108 lbs
Width:
66.9 inches
Height:
50.7 inches
Length:
160.2 inches
Wheelbase:
101.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
13.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Green
Tropic Emerald Metallic
Red
Blaze Red
White
Clear White
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Green
Aztec Green Pearl Metallic / Fiesta Green Pearl Metallic / Isle Green Pearl Metallic
Red
Camellia Red Pearl Metallic / Milano Red / Torino Red Pearl Metallic
White
Frost White
Black
Granada Black Pearl Metallic
Blue
Captiva Blue Pearl Metallic / Dark Graphite Blue Pearl Metallic / Harvard Blue Pearl Metallic
Gray
Dark Charcoal Pearl Metallic / Phantom Gray Pearl Metallic
