2019 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2020 Honda Civic
Overview | |
MSRP$21,000 | MSRP$20,000 |
Average price$19,223 | Average price$20,755 |
Listings260 | Listings1994 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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2019 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews SummaryThe compact-car market has come a long way from the days of the dreaded “economy car.” And yet many new compact cars, such as the Honda Civic or Toyota's new 2020 Corolla, still fit a reasonable budget. You no longer have to choose between value and quality. Among a crowd of good, budget-conscious vehicles, the all-new 2019 Mazda3 excels. The Mazda3 arrived in 2003, and driving dynamics have always been key to its DNA. But it was the third-generation Mazda3, produced from 2014 through 2018, that really started to showcase the aspirational nature of the Mazda brand. If the third-generation Mazda3 set the canvas for the company's upscale agenda, the fourth-gen 2019 Mazda3 is its masterstroke. | |
2020 Honda Civic Reviews SummaryMinor design tweaks, more standard safety and convenience features, and more manual transmissions arrive as the standout changes for the Civic's 2020 model year. Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Civic keeps outperforming its small-car peers by offering the performance and quality of more expensive cars, while retaining the value and longevity expected of a Honda. Plus, I had a really fun week with the turbocharged Civic Si. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 186 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower186 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 186 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Horsepower186 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.2 cu ft | Cargo Space15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3071 lbs | Curb Weight2771 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height55.7 in |
Length183.5 in | Length182.7 in |
Width70.7 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase107.3 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload998 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,000 | $20,000 |
Average price | $19,223 | $20,755 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The compact-car market has come a long way from the days of the dreaded “economy car.” And yet many new compact cars, such as the Honda Civic or Toyota's new 2020 Corolla, still fit a reasonable budget. You no longer have to choose between value and quality. Among a crowd of good, budget-conscious vehicles, the all-new 2019 Mazda3 excels. The Mazda3 arrived in 2003, and driving dynamics have always been key to its DNA. But it was the third-generation Mazda3, produced from 2014 through 2018, that really started to showcase the aspirational nature of the Mazda brand. If the third-generation Mazda3 set the canvas for the company's upscale agenda, the fourth-gen 2019 Mazda3 is its masterstroke. | Minor design tweaks, more standard safety and convenience features, and more manual transmissions arrive as the standout changes for the Civic's 2020 model year. Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Civic keeps outperforming its small-car peers by offering the performance and quality of more expensive cars, while retaining the value and longevity expected of a Honda. Plus, I had a really fun week with the turbocharged Civic Si. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 186 hp I4 | 2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 186 hp @ 6000 rpm | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 186 hp I4 | 2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Horsepower | 186 hp @ 6000 rpm | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.2 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3071 lbs | 2771 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 183.5 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 998 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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