Honda Civic Hatchback vs Mazda MAZDA3 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,305

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Civic Hatchback Sport FWD vs MAZDA3 2.5 S FWD
Measure	Civic Hatchback	MAZDA3	Winner
MSRP + destination	$29,190	$25,885	MAZDA3
Horsepower	150 hp	186 hp	MAZDA3
Torque	133 lb-ft	186 lb-ft	MAZDA3
MPG combined	34 mpg	28 mpg to 30 mpg	N/A
Cargo, max	N/A	13.2 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	24.5 cu ft	13.2 cu ft	Civic Hatchback
Rear legroom	37.4 in	35.1 in	Civic Hatchback
Front legroom	42.3 in	42.3 in	About the same
Length	179.0 in	183.5 in	Not scored
Width	70.9 in	70.7 in	Not scored
Curb weight	2,976 lb	3,111 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	N/A	5.5 in	N/A
0-60 mph	8.3 s estimate	7.3 s estimate	MAZDA3
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Civic Hatchback Sport FWD $27,895	MAZDA3 2.5 S Preferred FWD $27,290	$605
MAZDA3 2.5 S FWD $24,650	Civic Hatchback Sport FWD $27,895	$3,245

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

No total: a price or rating is missing.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: MAZDA3 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.