Mazda Protege vs. Honda Civic
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda Protege 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 Protege and the Honda Civic.
When comparing the Mazda Protege's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Mazda Protege has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Honda Civic has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mazda Protege's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Mazda Protege is a better car than the Honda Civic.
Pricing: A used 2003 Mazda Protege ranges from $1,602 to $7,647 while a used 2003 Honda Civic is priced between $2,488 to $8,041.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda Protege’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the Honda Civic base engine makes 115 horsepower. The Protege is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 392 miles. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 455 miles. This gives the Honda Civic the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mazda Protege. The Protege uses premium unleaded, regular unleaded, and the Civic uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mazda Protege and Honda Civic are comparable in regards to front leg 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:
-
Starting MSRP:
$14,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$13,470
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$15,407
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$12,639 - $19,720
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$4,254
Price Range:
$1,602 - $7,647
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
155,671
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$4,965
Price Range:
$2,488 - $8,041
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$5,658
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$3,883 - $8,381
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
47
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
162,522
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Mazda Protege Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda Protege
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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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
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
20.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
6.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.5 - 20.9
Mazda Protege Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 43Ranking
23 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid, Natural Gas
Mazda Protege Trim Levels
DX, ES, LX
Honda Civic Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
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:
130 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
135 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
115 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
110 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 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):
21 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
308 / 392 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded, Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
351 / 455 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
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
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 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
Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
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
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 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:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.4 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2634 lbs
Width:
67.1 inches
Height:
55.5 inches
Length:
175.3 inches
Wheelbase:
102.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2449 lbs
Width:
67.5 inches
Height:
56.7 inches
Length:
174.6 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/55R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/70R14
Exterior Colors
Beige
Shimmering Sand Metallic
Black
Black Mica
Blue
Laser Blue Mica
Brown
Light Sandalwood Metallic
Green
Emerald Mica
Red
Garnet Red Mica
Silver
Sunlight Silver Metallic
White
Pure White
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Nighthawk Black Pearl
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Green
Galapagos Green
Red
Not available
Silver
Satin Silver Metallic
White
Taffeta White
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Gray
White
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