Mazda MX-3 vs. Honda Civic
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda MX-3 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 MX-3 and the Honda Civic.
When we compare the Mazda MX-3's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Mazda MX-3 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 MX-3'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 MX-3’s base engine makes 88 horsepower, and the Honda Civic base engine makes 70 horsepower. The MX-3 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 442 miles. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 38 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 410 miles.This gives the Honda Civic the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mazda MX-3 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
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:
$14,880
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$10,270
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$12,239
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$10,270 - $15,625
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$4,396
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$4,151 - $4,640
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
111,381
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Mazda MX-3 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 MX-3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.5 - 3.4
Mazda MX-3 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
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24 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mazda MX-3 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
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:
88 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
98 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.038 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 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
325 / 442 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):
350 / 410 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
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
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:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
48.2 inches
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:
53.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2332 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
51.6 inches
Length:
165.7 inches
Wheelbase:
96.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
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:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
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
Black
Brilliant Black
Blue
Creek Blue Pearl Metallic
Green
Sparkle Green Metallic
Red
Blaze Red
Silver
Silver Stone Metallic
White
White
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Granada Black Pearl
Blue
Not available
Green
Paradise Blue Green Pearl
Red
Milano Red
Silver
Not available
White
Frost White
Gray
Horizon Gray Metallic