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2012 Mazda Mazda3
MSRP $15,895 - $29,940
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2013 Honda Civic
MSRP $15,440 - $26,250
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Turbocharged Gas I4
Gas I4
Displacement
2.0L/122 2.5L/152 2.3L/138
1.8L/110 2.4L/144
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
148 hp @ 6500 rpm 155 hp @ 6000 rpm 167 hp @ 6000 rpm 263 hp @ 5500 rpm
140 hp @ 6500 rpm 201 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque
135 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm 148 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 168 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 280 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm
128 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm 170 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/sport mode 6-speed SKYACTIV automatic transmission w/sport mode 5-speed manual transmission 6-speed SKYACTIV manual transmission 6-speed manual transmission
5-speed automatic transmission -inc: grade logic control 5-speed manual transmission Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
7.1 - 11.5 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
4.9 - 8.0 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
4.9 - 11.5 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Capacity
55.0 - 60.0 L
50.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
968 - 988 mm
958 - 993 mm
Front Leg Room
1,069 mm
1,067 - 1,072 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,394 mm
1,400 - 1,438 mm
Rear Head Room
950 - 953 mm
871 - 953 mm
Rear Leg Room
919 mm
782 - 919 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,372 mm
1,326 - 1,356 mm
Trunk Volume
334 L
331 - 354 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,639 mm
2,670 - 2,672 mm
Length, Overall
4,506 - 4,595 mm
4,458 - 4,503 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,755 - 1,770 mm
1,753 mm
Height, Overall
1,461 - 1,471 mm
1,397 - 1,435 mm
Min Ground Clearance
155 mm
150 - 155 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,304 - 1,509 kg
1,190 - 1,317 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/55R16 P205/50R17 P225/40R18
P205/55HR16 P215/45VR17 P195/65HR15 P205/55R16 P195/65R15 P215/45R17
Rear Tire Size
P205/55R16 P205/50R17 P225/40R18
P205/55HR16 P215/45VR17 P195/65HR15 P205/55R16 P195/65R15 P215/45R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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