Top Reasons Why The 2020 Honda Civic Is Better Than The Mazda 3

These two compact cars are some of the most popular cars in the market. They both attract a well-deserved fan base and come onto the scene are similar in their prices. But how do they really measure up next to each other?

The Honda Civic has been around for decades and remains a top choice after selling millions of units worldwide. But the Mazda 3 is worthy of competition. In a time when SUVs and trucks are dominating the market, these two cars are still strong. But which one is better? 

Here are the major reasons why experts say the Honda Civic is better than the Mazda 3.

1. Vehicle Passenger Comfort

Though the Honda Civic’s interior pales slightly compared to the Mazda 3, its seats are more comfortable. Honda engineers pride themselves on creating a highly functional product while thinking of the rider’s comfort. As far as having lumbar support and plenty of space for passengers, the Honda is better than the Mazda. The 2020 Mazda 3 is also comfortable in its own right. However, the tight rear seat space really lets it down.

2. Honda Civic Has More Spacious Cargo

It makes sense to compare the hatchbacks first, as they are designed for utility. The 2020 Civic hatchback takes this one with 22.6 – 25.7 (the Mazda hatch has just 20.1) cubic feet of space in the trunk cargo. With the rear seats folded down, the total cargo space maxes out at 46.2 cubic feet.

The Mazda 3 hatchback has 20.1 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, which is still impressive for a car of this size. Mazda does not provide a maximum cargo volume for when you fold down the rear seats.

Between the sedan versions of the Honda and the Mazda, the Civic still gleans the prize. The Civic has 15.1 cubic feet of trunk space, while the Mazda sedan is only 13.2 cubic feet.

3. The Honda Civic Has Better Fuel economy

Though both the base engines are strikingly similar, the Honda compact car gets better fuel mileage. With standard equipment, the 2020 Honda Civic gets up to 30 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. The highest efficiency you can achieve with the Mazda 3 is up to 27 mpg city and 36 mpg highway.

4. The Honda Civic Has Better Acceleration

The 2-litre 4-cylinder 158 horsepower engine equipped on the standard 2020 Honda Civ is just enough. The 2020 Mazda 3 gets a 186 horsepower 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine that is starkly similar to the Honda’s. According to Us News and World Reports: “This engine moves the Civic around with little issue, sufficiently getting you through the day. The manual transmission also makes acceleration more engaging.”

But the Civic‘s acceleration really shines in all the options. The hatchback Civic Type R boasts a 306 horsepower turbocharged 2-litre 4-cylinder engine races. The Mazda 3 has no answer for this engine in its trim level yet.

Conclusion

The Honda Civic and Mazda are popular vehicles in the Nigerian car market. However, if your choice is between the 2020 Honda Civic and the 2020 Mazda 3, then you should know that these are some of the major points the Honda Civic has over the Mazda.