2023 Honda Civic v Volkswagen Golf v Mazda 3 comparison
Honda, Volkswagen, and Mazda have taken their hatchbacks upmarket, at least when it comes to price. Which has done it most convincingly?
Mazda Mazda 3 vs Honda Civic Comparison
Mazda Mazda 3
Honda Civic
2025 Mazda
Mazda 3
vs
2025 Honda
Civic
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Good
Read the 2025 Mazda 3 G25 Evolve SP reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Honda Civic reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV L
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
51L
296 to 337 km
40L - 47L
200 to 418 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
8 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$31,190 - $43,310
$44,986 - $70,605
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Engaging to drive
- Loaded with safety kit
- Premium cabin feel
Misses
- Thirsty in traffic
- Tight rear seats, boot
- Expensive servicing
Andrew Maclean
Contributor
Andrew Maclean drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional build quality
- Seamless, efficient hybrid tech
- Comfortable, quiet ride
Misses
- High price of entry
- Basic amenities
- Small touchscreen
Colours Available
The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
The following finishes cost an additional $495:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
Comparison
Reviews
Good
2025 Mazda 3 G25 Evolve SP review
Beyond equipment upgrades and price rises, the Mazda 3 remains a refined and rewarding small car with a couple of unresolved flaws.
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Josh Nevett
Very Good
2025 Honda Civic review
We put Honda's entry-level Civic e:HEV to the test to see if this hybrid hatchback can justify its premium price tag.
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Andrew Maclean
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 1498 - 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 131kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 240Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1700 - 2600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
