Mazda MAZDASPEED3 vs. Honda Civic Review

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Honda Civic down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Honda and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 quite certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3's engine is substantially more massive than the Honda Civic's. Bear in mind that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 packs quite a punch compared to the Honda Civic with respect to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Utility
The Honda and the Mazda can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll most certainly have to take the MAZDASPEED3 for a fill-up more often than the Honda because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Honda Civic offers a bit more head room than the MAZDASPEED3, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Honda does.

Dimensions
The MAZDASPEED3 is tremendously heavier than the Honda Civic. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 than the Honda Civic because of its bigger tank. The Honda and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Honda to the dealership as the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. As far as fuel economy, the Honda Civic has the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 beat. In terms of gas mileage, the Honda Civic beats the Mazda. The MAZDASPEED3 is substantially more expensive than the Honda when it comes to MSRP. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Honda Civic. The Civic will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Mazda MAZDASPEED3.

Warranty
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 and the Civic have the same basic warranty.