Mazda MAZDA3 vs Honda Civic Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

Select a car to compare

Cancel
2018 Mazda MAZDA3 Grand Touring

Select a car to compare

Cancel
2019 Honda Civic EX FWD
Photo of 2018 model year shown

Select a car to compare

Cancel
+

User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

6
Best Compact Sedans
View all
Based on 19 rankings.
Best 2019 Compact Sedans
Rank car

New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2018 Mazda MAZDA3
Grand Touring
MSRP
$23,145
Invoice
$22,144
Average Price Paid
$21,656
1,703 listings nationwide

Shop

2019 Honda Civic
EX FWD
Incentives Find if there are incentives in your area. Enter your zip code
2018 Mazda MAZDA3
Grand Touring
No Data Available
2019 Honda Civic
EX FWD
No Data Available

Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2018 Mazda MAZDA3
Grand Touring
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$24,575
89 listings nationwide
4 GREAT deals
18 GOOD deals

Shop

2019 Honda Civic
EX FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$23,400

Shop

Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2018 Mazda MAZDA3
Grand Touring
Kyree Williams Preview:

The Mazda3 has always stood out among compact vehicles. While competitors were focused on efficiency and maximum space, Mazda’s little compact was more about driving dynamics and good ...

Read full review »
2019 Honda Civic
EX FWD
George Kennedy Preview:

Say the phrase “compact car,” and what’s the first vehicle to come to mind? There’s a good chance it’s either a Toyota Corolla or this car, the Honda Civic. Both are cornerstones of a ...

Read full review »

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2018 Mazda MAZDA3
Grand Touring
50
writes:
Liked this car the best in its class. Better than Sentra, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and others.
Power Ranked 2017 Nissan Sentra S worse.
"Looks better--cool design-"
Back Seats Ranked 2017 Nissan Sentra S better.
"Did not compare."
Full review »
writes:
Loved the zoom zoom of the sport feature and the look of the car. It is sporty and exciting though not quite e...
Value Ranked 2018 Toyota Corolla LE better.
"Price point for the features included."
Would Buy Ranked 2018 Toyota Corolla LE worse.
"I just loved the style and the feel of the car more than the Corolla. The Mazda3 didnt feel as much like an entry level car as compared to the Corolla."
Full review »
writes:
After test driving a used 2014 GT HB I leased a 2018 GT HB
Handling Ranked 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 s Grand Touring Hatchback worse.
"Again the refinements "
Looks/Style Ranked 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 s Grand Touring Hatchback worse.
"Basically the same look overall, the 2018 is more refined!"
Value Ranked 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 s Grand Touring Hatchback worse.
"Overall quality has improved and the safety features take it to the next level."
Would Buy Ranked 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 s Grand Touring Hatchback worse.
"better value"
Full review »
Read all 3 user reviews »
2019 Honda Civic
EX FWD
No User Reviews

Specs

2018 Mazda MAZDA3
Grand Touring
2019 Honda Civic
EX FWD
Powertrain Continuously Variable Transmission
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
27 MPG
--
--
Fuel Economy, Highway
36 MPG
--
--
Fuel Tank Volume 13.2 gal 12.4 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
184 hp @ 5,700 RPM
184 hp @ 5,700 RPM
174 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque
185 lb-ft @ 3,250 RPM
185 lb-ft @ 3,250 RPM
162 lb-ft @ 1,700 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
13:1
13:1
10.6:1
Displacement
2,500 cc
2,500 cc
1,500 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.5 in x 3.94 in
3.5 in x 3.94 in
2.87 in x 3.52 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars 5 stars
Side Crash Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver 4 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars 5 stars
Side Pole Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.2 in 42.3 in
Back Legroom 35.8 in 37.4 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 12.4 cu ft 15.1 cu ft
Exterior
Length 180.3 in 182.3 in
Width 70.7 in 70.8 in
Height 57.3 in 55.7 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in 106.3 in

Available Options

2018 Mazda MAZDA3
Grand Touring

Exterior Colors

  • Deep Crystal Blue Mica
  • Eternal Blue Mica
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Machine Gray Metallic
  • Snowflake White Pearl Mica
  • Sonic Silver Metallic
  • Soul Red Metallic
  • Titanium Flash Mica

Option Packages

  • Premium Equipment Package
  • Appearance Package
  • Mazda Mobile Start
  • Premium Equipment Package
2019 Honda Civic
EX FWD

Related Comparisons