maurice benton actually that’s not true if that Mazda has a jactco trans the civic will outlast it with or without the jactco trans just the nissans mainly have problems so therefor you don’t know what you’re talking about
@@atomiccomet3176 no. nissans Cvt are extremely bad but cvt in general are not reliable compared to normal transmission. Toyota, Lexus, and Mazda are now the most reliable but Honda dropped significantly
@@AntonGumiran I agree. If the Mazda is "tooooo small" for anyone the Civic definitely won't make them "happy" they should be looking at an SUV. Mazda wins for me.
Mazda wins just with the led headlights and turn signals alone plus with a real blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert something civic don’t even offer even in touring form.
As a fire commissioner and car enthusiast, I am against touch screens while driving. I’m not pleased that you give the touch screen a half point when not explaining the ergonomic controls of the other because it doesn’t take your eyes off the road. Safety last is not a half point.
yeah, in my Malibu I have to lean forward to use the touch screen and it feels sketchy every time, I use voice as much as I can, but I really wish it had it on the steering wheel or something like the mazda knob. although I think the civic's touch screen is at least closer.
Kurt Grundel ..... Personally, no cars should have built in tablets. It makes no sense to me. But between the two, Mazda's system is far more distracting. I just test drove both.
Agree...bought a CX9 2 yrs ago recently got another Mazda (CX3)...test drove Toyota, Kia and Hyundai as well...went back to Mazda. Btw also tested Civic...didn’t like design, cheaper int matl’s, CVT and halogen lights?! so came back to Mazda.
it's the 3 for me. the cvt in the civic is a deal killer when i can get a 6 speed auto plus the options, luxury and the styling of the 3 knocks the civic out of the running.
Biggest turn off for me is that every single person owns a civic and the interior is starting to feel very outdated. For got sake why are they still using that turn camera on side mirror? Just put blind spot monitoring in it already. Oh and lastly, Mazda has a true and tested automatic and civic has that god awful turbo engine that has been nothing but problem for them.
@@jamesgand828 The Civic tested in this video doesn't have the turbo. It has the naturally aspirated 2.0L engine, which is one of the reasons I'm considering the Civic Sport sedan for myself. You don't have to worry about carbon build-up that direct injection motors are prone to on their intake valves.
The fact that you get blind spot in the lowest trim, where as Honda doesn't even offer it at the highest trim (blind spot camera doesn't count), is a significant leap against the competition. I can't believe you get so much power as well as the tech to back it up. Might as well switch to Mazda at this point.
I think you were being a little bias with the points to keep the win margin small. I get it, even though the Mazda beats the Civic by a lot, you still have to promote the two. The Mazda got 9 points for me and the Civic got 7... if we're being real. I like your idea of comparison tho. Good job.
As much as I like Mazda, Civic has amazing handling and much better resale value. I think they did not mention that stuff or Mazda would have been left in the dust.
Having driven both, I don't really understand why people say the Honda has responsive steering. Sure, it's better than a Toyota or a Chevrolet... but it's pretty numb (and the power steering is too boosted for my tastes). I think that too many seem to equate "quick steering" to high levels of power steering boost, as opposed to the car's steering ratio. Also, the Mazda does a good job in transmitting the feel of the road up into the steering wheel, however. That, and the power steering is less boosted than most other cars on the road. Maybe VW does it better, but that'd be debatable to me.
@@mbenton6 I had, and still own Honda's, they are rock buddy, run forever with really low maintanence. 200k,300k, + no problem + fun to drive, performance...
@@mbenton6 Its a tough call since you can search online and find a Honda/Toyota with 300-500,000 miles and no Mazda's available. Usually a high mileage Mazda is about 175,000-225,000 miles and then the owners usually sell off.
Nice weather I would choose the Mazda 3 is a great car very well designed good performance realible and the Civic always looks the same with the same equipment Great comparison
I feel like everyone drives Civic and it loses it's appeal when everyone around you is driving it. I like preferring things that are unique and Mazda 3 brings that package
Beeng always civic guy, i would give to mazda 3, because of that Honda's extremely boring CVT transmission, yes mazda wins in terms of ability of driving dinamics
You can only get a 6 speed manual in a sedan with the civic. Can’t get a 6spd in the Mazda 3 sedan. Civic also handles ALOT better, the Mazda 3 has a torsion beam rear suspension 🤦🏼♂️
In the market for both of these cars, but after countless comparison videos, I think I'm going to end up getting a Mazda 3 with the preferred package. Both are great cars but Mazda caters to me a bit more 😌
Wow great video you guys, I’m sure a lot of editing and hard work went into it. Mazda is putting out a very nice product these days, pretty hard to compete with Honda. And 15 minutes is a good length, I’m NOT bored today, keep up the good work
We've really come a long way......either one of these is excellent. Compare today's compacts to a Chevy Cavalier or Nissan Sentra from years past and the improvements are simply shocking!
Mazda 3 is the winner for sure it’s aligned and way luxury than a civic and slecer and built better quality and more comfort seating and quality and reliable is for sure. Thanks
The Mazda 3 wins by far better quality and more luxury inside and better driving and handling the Civic is nice but it feels A little cheep the 3 feels more luxury for sure the Mazda 3 is made in Japan 🇯🇵 only and that’s mean a better car
Honda has rode on its past reliability for awhile. It’s still reliable, don’t get me wrong, but Mazda has definitely got Honda beat now. Especially with not using CVT’s. 2021 Mazda3 Turbo Hatchback is the best affordable hot hatch imo.
Very good reviews! I like the Mazda. Better looking in the interior and (probably) a more reliable engine and transmission on the long term. But I might get the Honda since I need the bigger boot :(
Oh boi, I am planning to get a new car in the next 2 months, but can't decide between the Mazda 3 or the civic (both in their top trim). Only had a chance to test drive the civic. Both are such amazing cars which makes it impossible to decide... Great Video btw!!
Philipp Sladek I recently traded in my Mercedes 2010 GL450 for the 19 CX9 GT, I did LOTS of research and boy was I impressed with the Mazda, top quality and features that don’t make me regret one bit going from MB to Mazda, I will also trade in my wife’s 16 Hyundai Elantra for the 3 in the next few months.
@@ryanlittleton5615 I've test driven around 10 cars already lol. From all those cars 3 made it into my shortlist. While the Mazda is the far more modern vehicle (all around led, also greatly colour matched), has the better sound system and definitely the better resell value since it is brand new, somehow the civic is the car I enjoy driving more. Sure the whole car looks a bit quirky and not as elegant as the 3 but I enjoy the many spaces you can put stuff in, the driving dynamics, even the gauges have a bit more customisability and yes the infotainment is dated but you can use AA anyway so it is not a dealbreaker. As a third car I have the A3 (mainly because of the similar price and great resell value in my country) however I didn't really enjoy much of the car, except its looks, the engine and driving were complete garbage. So basically my heart tells me to buy the civic, however from an economic point of view it would make much more sense to get the Mazda... man idk I'll probably do a coin toss or something to decide. Which one do you prefer?
No turbo, please. It creates more strain on the engine which will cost more later in repairs, I asked multipul dealers, why do you think the new hondas have dilution problems v.s. the old ones, that did not have turbo.
I honestly think that the Fuel Economy comparison was a tad bit unfair. I will explain why: Honda has a CVT under it's hood and it is most likely not going to last as long as the Mazda. This becomes even worse when you go up to the turbo engines. The question is, would you be willing to sacrifice a few MPG for the longevity of your car?
The new Mazda 3 is very nice!! I’m very impressed with the LED lights and turn signals. Plus the design is a lot better than before. The Honda Civic is a great car also.
Thanks, for the comparison. I still have to view the video, but based on what i know about each car and as a multiple Mazda owner, I prefer the Mazda in the sedan model. I do find the design of the Mazda hatchback a little to bulky in the rear and its rear side windows to narrow. As a 5-door I'd probably go with the Civic. But I hate the recent civic styling, to disjointed and overdone. Honda needs to get back to smoother sportier clean design again. Thanks,
The mazda 3 does not need fog lights, because its lighting is very good and it is an unnecessary element, many manufacturers are practicing this type of lighting, so you have it in mind...
Although I'd like see the fully optioned top trim Civic Touring sedan vs the Mazda3 AWD Premium sedan go head to head, I do see your logic in selecting the most popular mainstream buyer choices. I prefer the higher trim options since I like my bells and whistles. As a 2016 Civic Touring sedan owner, I'm blown away by the new Mazda3. If I still lived in the northern snowbelt region of the U.S, I'd definitely choose an AWD Mazda3 Premium sedan. Since I'm now relocated to the southern sunbelt, I think I would still choose a Civic Touring sedan since I prefer a touchscreen infotainment system and the better fuel economy from its 1.5L turbo engine. If Mazda ever bumps the horsepower over 200 to challenge the Civic Si, then that would be the no-brainer choice, especially with AWD.
The turbo has better fuel economy but requires premium fuel vs regular for Mazda, so in the end there is no fuel economy. The Honda actually costs more in $ for fuel.
@@michaelgrant5258 You don't like the 10th gen Civic, so I'm not allowed to enjoy mine? Please feel free to tell us your preferred car of choice so I can run out and purchase one. 🤨🤨
@@LiesThatBind Only the turbo hatchbacks (180hp), Si, and Type-R require premium fuel. The 1.5L 174hp sedan and coupe require 87 octane so I'm not sure how the Civic Touring sedans fuel costs exceed the Mazda3.
Because they follow the masses and are afraid to step out of the box Honda’s are not what they use to be and the corolla is just a plastic galore econo box. Nissan is just cheap junk along with Mitsubishi lol.
Having owned a Mazda 3 hatch and a Honda Coupe EX, the loss of Independent Rear Suspension in the new Mazda generation, I was deeply disappointed and prefer the Civic for my mountain excursions. The Civic averages 37 mixed MPGs. While the Mazda gets 33.
@In Korea Trust me, i've watched more than anyone I know. Everyone praises honda for making a really good CVT but the feel of automatic is a different thing. Trust me, i've driven both. Honda does a good job compared to other CVT but the shifting of an automatic feels very natural.
@In Korea I encourage you to actually go out and drive them rather than just watching reviewers give their opinions. Like I mentioned before, one drives smoothly while the other will continue to have the CVT drone that everyone hates.
@In Korea First of all, the point I was making was that I don't just base my judgement or opinion on watching reviews. I do both so I am not biased. All you are proving is that you watch reviews and you are extremely biased towards Honda products. Fanboying occurs when you hate other products and only praise one in particular. Think you need to do a reality check.
If you want a really good AWD system with 8.7 inch ground clearance, a boxer engine, steering ratio as same as the Subaru BRZ rear wheel drive sports car? The Subaru Crosstrek is a great competitior. Kelly Blue Book 5 year lowest cost to own and high resale value. Excellent CVT and even at 152HP direct injection it's still gets the job done. Has a 5 out 5 IIHS plus certificate with Eyesight safety features. The new global platform Crosstrek now has a much better than ever interior design fit and finish throughout. Very good and user friendly and responsive infotainment system. Touchscreen display with base 6.5 inch or upgraded to a 8 inch. Also above the infotainment screen there's another screen telling you maintenance reminder, tire pressure, gradation of the vehicle and other features included like weather temperature clock date and how the AWD system is working including the X-Mode feature that really works well for even tougher situations in snow, mud, and sand. Paddle shifters standard with the auto CVT. They really work well and mimic the 7 gear ratios smoothly. No drone sound or rubber band effect anymore. Honda and Subaru have almost perfected the CVT in all their vehicles. Mazda has really upped the game, but the infotainment system is not to everyone's liking and you still have to scroll through the menu to select what you are looking for. At least they now have a one button push to get back to the home page. They also have done away with the independent suspension and gone back to the old torsion beam suspension system. Which is cheaper. Many reviews have said that the steering wheel isn't as responsive in city driving turning corners. Unlike the very responsive Civic or Crosstrek. At 186 HP and same 186LB torque, many so called professional reviews have said that it's okay for power but has lost that Zoom Zoom factor in previous generation Mazda 3. All three vehicles are definitely excellent vehicles and different in many ways. It's a personal choice and you can't go wrong with any of these brands. Consumers Reports named Subaru the best company for 2019 mainly because of the new global platform Forester, Crosstrek, and Ascent 7 seater with a 260HP turbo that can tow up to 5,000 LBS. In another best company list that's put Lexus as the best company for over a decade now, Toyota, 2nd, and jumping 10 spots to 3 was Mazda. Subaru was 4th on this list. Subaru they said would have been higher on the list except for some issues with the WRX and STIs. Although, it will have a new global platform next year. Honda didn't make the top 10 because of the issue with the CRV. Although Honda says they've fixed the problem. Mazda 3 really good looking exterior and quality interior plus SkyActive engine looks great. It will be a tough choice for me between another Honda product which has always been bulletproof and I've never had any issues with. Or the best AWD system arguably with the Crosstrek or the new impressive AWD Mazda 3 hatchback. I've got til 2020 to decide. So many great vehicles to choose from. Even more than the ones I've mentioned. I've researched close to a hundred at least videos and all kinds of expert advice. Comes down to whatever you want and really like as a daily driver. One other note about the Crosstrek. It's the only subcompact class SUV that has any towing capacity at 1500LBS. That's not much, but plenty for a 14' aluminum boat with a 25hp outboard and gas, battery, and gear just shy of 900lbs
You are comparing 2 different class vehicle, Mazda3 and Civic are compact cars, same class as Imprenza. Crosstek is a subcompact crossover not a compact hatchback, which is comparable to Mazda CX3 and Honda HRV instead, just saying.
Just walked away from the Honda, not because it’s a bad car, but because of the CVT. And, not that the CVT is bad (I owned one in my last Civic, it didn’t cause any problems), simply put - as a matter of opinion, I just don’t like it. To this end, I believe a lot more might have been said about the CVT in the Honda, or any car for that matter.
@@Dondly you mean in the US? Yeah we do, where you from? Im not a fan of hatchbacks tho, i have coupes all my life. The mazda 3 got a hatch version too.
maurice benton remember that 2013 ushered in Mazda as a stand alone company and detached Fords 33%. The cars went back to Japan and re-immerged as a quality (non rusting product).
Honda Civic has a Long history, while Mazda cars were doing really bad in the 1990s. Because Ford was involved with Mazda.. Honda Civic cars were doing really well.
@2WIREG a gallon of gas weighs 6 lbs and probably adds an extra half lb in metal per gallon to the gas tank. It has a negligible effect on fuel economy.
Mazda 3 looks light years better than the junk Civic, I wouldn't buy anything other than the base Mazda 3 trim or top trim fwd. Too bad I won't touch either with a 10ft pole due to Mazda having direct injection with carbon build up and Honda with its oil dilution problem leading to 350,000+ 1.5L turbo Honda's being recalled in China. The recall was instated for the US market last month. "The issue involving the CR-V and the Civic has occurred in northern China where temperatures can dip well below the freezing point and when drivers of the affected vehicles drive short distances frequently.On short runs, Honda engineers believe the engine doesn’t warm up enough to help un-combusted petrol accumulated in the lubricant oil pan to evaporate."
Honda Civic Sport comes with the 2.0 liter but yes stay away from 1.5 turbo, Honda has publicly admitted to engine issues and most likely a design flaw.
Howdy, awesome comparison as always! I personally prefer the Civic! Y’all are awesome!😸😻😸😻
Tbh I like the Mazda
@@mbenton6 why do people hate the CVT? Jaut curious. Theres nothing wrong with it
maurice benton actually that’s not true if that Mazda has a jactco trans the civic will outlast it with or without the jactco trans just the nissans mainly have problems so therefor you don’t know what you’re talking about
I have a civic. The Mazda is the better choice.
@@atomiccomet3176 no. nissans Cvt are extremely bad but cvt in general are not reliable compared to normal transmission. Toyota, Lexus, and Mazda are now the most reliable but Honda dropped significantly
Mazda 3 for me, It's more beautiful inside & out Nice comparo review
Bong Lim civic sport is N/A but I’d still pick the Mazda since I used to sell cars for them 🤙
@@ehut12 Thanks I stand corrected
Thanks!
The Mazda interior looks like c-class
The Civic interior looks like civic
WOW! The civic gets 2 points just for space? I think the Mazda should get another point or two for its quiet nature and luxury.
Ayush Malpeddi it’s really tiny in the 3. Can’t enjoy the quiet nature and luxury if you don’t fit. Lol
@@pbentsonable the civic is lightyears away from mazda 3 in interior quality as well.. ugly as fck..
That civic still ugly man
@@pbentsonable if you're 6'7 i doubt the Civic would fit comfortably. You should be looking at SUVs.
@@AntonGumiran I agree. If the Mazda is "tooooo small" for anyone the Civic definitely won't make them "happy" they should be looking at an SUV.
Mazda wins for me.
Mazda 3 is clean and beautiful without the complicated angles and lines.
Mazda wins just with the led headlights and turn signals alone plus with a real blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert something civic don’t even offer even in touring form.
I thought the mazda was way more expensive, but no.
I really like Honda products, always have, but the Mazda is just a much better looking car in my opinion.
As a fire commissioner and car enthusiast, I am against touch screens while driving. I’m not pleased that you give the touch screen a half point when not explaining the ergonomic controls of the other because it doesn’t take your eyes off the road. Safety last is not a half point.
yeah, in my Malibu I have to lean forward to use the touch screen and it feels sketchy every time, I use voice as much as I can, but I really wish it had it on the steering wheel or something like the mazda knob. although I think the civic's touch screen is at least closer.
fragmen52_ Mazda put their screen further back so nobody would try to touch it while driving.
Kurt Grundel ..... Personally, no cars should have built in tablets. It makes no sense to me. But between the two, Mazda's system is far more distracting. I just test drove both.
Once you own a Mazda you’ll never look at other car brands, the built quality, reliability and coolness are there zoom zoom.....
Angel Vera not to mention the designs
Agree...bought a CX9 2 yrs ago recently got another Mazda (CX3)...test drove Toyota, Kia and Hyundai as well...went back to Mazda. Btw also tested Civic...didn’t like design, cheaper int matl’s, CVT and halogen lights?! so came back to Mazda.
It's really true.
i owned one and switched to honda 25 years ago but i did love my little mazda
Yup have had Mazda 3s the past 8 years. Never looked back
I'm a big Honda guy but Mazda has beautiful interior.
it's the 3 for me. the cvt in the civic is a deal killer when i can get a 6 speed auto plus the options, luxury and the styling of the 3 knocks the civic out of the running.
@Digby Dooright agreed
LED headlights vs halogen..it’s 2019 already not 1990s (listen Honda)! Nuff said...
Whats wrong with the cvt?
Jose A. They don’t last as long and require more maintenance.
Mazda 3 any day of the week. Getting one myself. I was thinking of the Civic as well but nahhh..
Biggest turn off for me is that every single person owns a civic and the interior is starting to feel very outdated. For got sake why are they still using that turn camera on side mirror? Just put blind spot monitoring in it already. Oh and lastly, Mazda has a true and tested automatic and civic has that god awful turbo engine that has been nothing but problem for them.
@@jamesgand828 The Civic tested in this video doesn't have the turbo. It has the naturally aspirated 2.0L engine, which is one of the reasons I'm considering the Civic Sport sedan for myself. You don't have to worry about carbon build-up that direct injection motors are prone to on their intake valves.
Also you can get a 6 speed manual with the civic sport sedan, you can only get a manual in the Mazda in the ugly hatchback premium trim.
@@bretthansen8166 the "ugly" is very relative in case you didn't already know. One man's trash could be another man's treasure.
the mazda is more stylish and fun and the civic seems more practical. I like how the mazda kinda looks like a mustang and an aston banged.
Full led lights front and back plus dual exhaust outlets from Mazda, 10 points to Mazda for me👍
The fact that you get blind spot in the lowest trim, where as Honda doesn't even offer it at the highest trim (blind spot camera doesn't count), is a significant leap against the competition. I can't believe you get so much power as well as the tech to back it up. Might as well switch to Mazda at this point.
Reviewer is professional! I like 1000 times. And I choose Mazda.
Thanks you, we appreciate it! 🙂
I think you were being a little bias with the points to keep the win margin small. I get it, even though the Mazda beats the Civic by a lot, you still have to promote the two. The Mazda got 9 points for me and the Civic got 7... if we're being real.
I like your idea of comparison tho. Good job.
As much as I like Mazda, Civic has amazing handling and much better resale value. I think they did not mention that stuff or Mazda would have been left in the dust.
I have owned a civic. It was so loud that I had to trade it in on a quiet mazda3 hatchback
What year was your loudy Civic?
@@luiscardenas5568 my civic was a 2014
@@chirsh123 They have not improved the newer Hondas very much so you are safe lol
@@jamesgand828 false
Having driven both, I don't really understand why people say the Honda has responsive steering. Sure, it's better than a Toyota or a Chevrolet... but it's pretty numb (and the power steering is too boosted for my tastes). I think that too many seem to equate "quick steering" to high levels of power steering boost, as opposed to the car's steering ratio.
Also, the Mazda does a good job in transmitting the feel of the road up into the steering wheel, however. That, and the power steering is less boosted than most other cars on the road. Maybe VW does it better, but that'd be debatable to me.
I'm Honda fan, trust more honda engineering, but to be honest, mazda 3 looks better!
Not those turbo though
@@mbenton6
I had, and still own Honda's, they are rock buddy, run forever with really low maintanence.
200k,300k, + no problem + fun to drive, performance...
@@mbenton6 Its a tough call since you can search online and find a Honda/Toyota with 300-500,000 miles and no Mazda's available. Usually a high mileage Mazda is about 175,000-225,000 miles and then the owners usually sell off.
I just traded my 2012 Mazda 3 with 400 000km on for a 2019 Mazda 3 and I love it
Not that 1.5T....I dont trust that any farther than i can throw it.
Nice weather I would choose the Mazda 3 is a great car very well designed good performance realible and the Civic always looks the same with the same equipment Great comparison
I feel like everyone drives Civic and it loses it's appeal when everyone around you is driving it. I like preferring things that are unique and Mazda 3 brings that package
This is a very nicely done video. I really like the attention to small details. Good luck for your channel!
Thanks!!
Beeng always civic guy, i would give to mazda 3, because of that Honda's extremely boring CVT transmission, yes mazda wins in terms of ability of driving dinamics
You can only get a 6 speed manual in a sedan with the civic.
Can’t get a 6spd in the Mazda 3 sedan.
Civic also handles ALOT better, the Mazda 3 has a torsion beam rear suspension 🤦🏼♂️
In the market for both of these cars, but after countless comparison videos, I think I'm going to end up getting a Mazda 3 with the preferred package. Both are great cars but Mazda caters to me a bit more 😌
Wow great video you guys, I’m sure a lot of editing and hard work went into it. Mazda is putting out a very nice product these days, pretty hard to compete with Honda. And 15 minutes is a good length, I’m NOT bored today, keep up the good work
Good stuff
Mazda3 for me, all and everytime
in Vietnam, Civic starting price $35.000, mazda 3 is $28.000. After pay taxes, and other costs,.. Civic have total: $45000, mazda: $33000. lol!
Great video guys!!! I love the Mazda 3 better than the Honda Civic, the Mazda is sexier and more stylish!!!!! 👍!
Darrion Tunstall Sexier is a stretch it’s a Mazda not a Maserati
Pure Life okay
Shamur Stewart shut up, this was days ago, and I already did so too late to be commenting fool.
Lol pure life you suck
We've really come a long way......either one of these is excellent. Compare today's compacts to a Chevy Cavalier or Nissan Sentra from years past and the improvements are simply shocking!
Best comparison ever
lol the fact that they're the same price should settle it. Way more bang for your buck with the Mazda.
Between these two specific trims, I'll take the Civic. However when we get to the higher trims of either, I'll take the Mazda. Love both still.
I'd give another point to the 3 for a different and cooler startup chime. The one in the Honda is boring...
Mazda 3 is the winner for sure it’s aligned and way luxury than a civic and slecer and built better quality and more comfort seating and quality and reliable is for sure. Thanks
The Mazda 3 wins by far better quality and more luxury inside and better driving and handling the Civic is nice but it feels A little cheep the 3 feels more luxury for sure the Mazda 3 is made in Japan 🇯🇵 only and that’s mean a better car
OMG I’m so addicted to all ur vids!
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Any time. Keep making Car Confections quality
Honda has rode on its past reliability for awhile. It’s still reliable, don’t get me wrong, but Mazda has definitely got Honda beat now. Especially with not using CVT’s. 2021 Mazda3 Turbo Hatchback is the best affordable hot hatch imo.
Very good reviews! I like the Mazda. Better looking in the interior and (probably) a more reliable engine and transmission on the long term. But I might get the Honda since I need the bigger boot :(
Thanks!
100% Civic my old Civic was 18 and half year old never touched engine just love it my new 2018 SE is so nice plus looking so hot for me Civic wins :)
Yesssss. Thank you for the comparison video.
Our pleasure!
Oh boi, I am planning to get a new car in the next 2 months, but can't decide between the Mazda 3 or the civic (both in their top trim). Only had a chance to test drive the civic. Both are such amazing cars which makes it impossible to decide...
Great Video btw!!
Thanks! Hopefully this will help with your decision!
Philipp Sladek get the Mazda
Philipp Sladek I recently traded in my Mercedes 2010 GL450 for the 19 CX9 GT, I did LOTS of research and boy was I impressed with the Mazda, top quality and features that don’t make me regret one bit going from MB to Mazda, I will also trade in my wife’s 16 Hyundai Elantra for the 3 in the next few months.
Drive both and decide which one you enjoy more.
@@ryanlittleton5615 I've test driven around 10 cars already lol. From all those cars 3 made it into my shortlist. While the Mazda is the far more modern vehicle (all around led, also greatly colour matched), has the better sound system and definitely the better resell value since it is brand new, somehow the civic is the car I enjoy driving more. Sure the whole car looks a bit quirky and not as elegant as the 3 but I enjoy the many spaces you can put stuff in, the driving dynamics, even the gauges have a bit more customisability and yes the infotainment is dated but you can use AA anyway so it is not a dealbreaker.
As a third car I have the A3 (mainly because of the similar price and great resell value in my country) however I didn't really enjoy much of the car, except its looks, the engine and driving were complete garbage.
So basically my heart tells me to buy the civic, however from an economic point of view it would make much more sense to get the Mazda... man idk I'll probably do a coin toss or something to decide.
Which one do you prefer?
A technical issue for no audio sample on the Civic... meaning they forgot to do it 😂
Idk how reliable Mazda is so imma stick with civic since they are build very good to last just as long as toyota.
The Mazda 3 is rated to be more reliable than the Civic.
The Mazda beats the civic in every way in my book..
Mazda 3 for me ,oh I have have a Mazda 3 already, just waiting for a turbo Mazda 3.
No turbo, please. It creates more strain on the engine which will cost more later in repairs, I asked multipul dealers, why do you think the new hondas have dilution problems v.s. the old ones, that did not have turbo.
MAZDAA ZOOM ZOOM !! ♥♥♥ Good Comparison.
Yay great video👍🏽👍🏽😍 100%
Thank ya!
I honestly think that the Fuel Economy comparison was a tad bit unfair. I will explain why: Honda has a CVT under it's hood and it is most likely not going to last as long as the Mazda. This becomes even worse when you go up to the turbo engines. The question is, would you be willing to sacrifice a few MPG for the longevity of your car?
Mazda apsolutely destroyed anyone in his class. By everything. APSOLUTELY most beautifull desighn they had. Just perfect 😍
Mazda 3 all the way
great review 👌
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!
The new Mazda 3 is very nice!! I’m very impressed with the LED lights and turn signals. Plus the design is a lot better than before. The Honda Civic is a great car also.
Thanks, for the comparison. I still have to view the video, but based on what i know about each car and as a multiple Mazda owner, I prefer the Mazda in the sedan model. I do find the design of the Mazda hatchback a little to bulky in the rear and its rear side windows to narrow. As a 5-door I'd probably go with the Civic. But I hate the recent civic styling, to disjointed and overdone. Honda needs to get back to smoother sportier clean design again. Thanks,
Glad you liked it!
The mazda 3 does not need fog lights, because its lighting is very good and it is an unnecessary element, many manufacturers are practicing this type of lighting, so you have it in mind...
And the Civic gets a Poor rating from IIHS for its headlights.
You gave fuel points twice to civic.. firstly when you were looking at the fuel cap and then at the very end?
The first is for the range. Range =/= efficiency.
Should have gave Mazda 10 points for led headlights and turn signals front and back for real.
Great video like always 👍💯
Thanks man!
Cant really go wrong with either of these. If i was taller id get the civic for space but ill go with mazda, all wheel drive is huge.
Although I'd like see the fully optioned top trim Civic Touring sedan vs the Mazda3 AWD Premium sedan go head to head, I do see your logic in selecting the most popular mainstream buyer choices. I prefer the higher trim options since I like my bells and whistles. As a 2016 Civic Touring sedan owner, I'm blown away by the new Mazda3. If I still lived in the northern snowbelt region of the U.S, I'd definitely choose an AWD Mazda3 Premium sedan. Since I'm now relocated to the southern sunbelt, I think I would still choose a Civic Touring sedan since I prefer a touchscreen infotainment system and the better fuel economy from its 1.5L turbo engine. If Mazda ever bumps the horsepower over 200 to challenge the Civic Si, then that would be the no-brainer choice, especially with AWD.
Have fun with your oil dilution issue on that 1.5L Earth dream turbo and hot garbage CVT transmission.
The turbo has better fuel economy but requires premium fuel vs regular for Mazda, so in the end there is no fuel economy. The Honda actually costs more in $ for fuel.
@@michaelgrant5258
You don't like the 10th gen Civic, so I'm not allowed to enjoy mine? Please feel free to tell us your preferred car of choice so I can run out and purchase one. 🤨🤨
@@LiesThatBind
Only the turbo hatchbacks (180hp), Si, and Type-R require premium fuel. The 1.5L 174hp sedan and coupe require 87 octane so I'm not sure how the Civic Touring sedans fuel costs exceed the Mazda3.
@J High, I was under the impression that all turbos hatch or not required premium gas. My bad.
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Nissan Sentra , Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic and Mitsubishi Lancer are the top selling compacts atm. No 1s buying Mazda 3.
Because they follow the masses and are afraid to step out of the box Honda’s are not what they use to be and the corolla is just a plastic galore econo box. Nissan is just cheap junk along with Mitsubishi lol.
People have the notion that Mazda 3 have a weak unreliable engine. Its a fact, and mazda 3 is cramped if you compare it to other cars in ots class.
Home Theater System Blog get a suv if you need space this category is called compact for a reason for people who dont need the space.
You switched the basic and powertrain warranties around compared to what's on the slide @ 2:37 s
Mazda just needs to be more fuel efficient but still preferring the Mazda 👌
Shame about CVT
240th view and 25th like with 15th comment!! I actually didn’t think of this, let it to y’all to put this together.
Mazda 3 Hatchback Preferred or Honda Civic Hatchback EX?
Didn’t give the mazda any points for having full led tailights and turn signals, the civic with its halogens LOL
Having owned a Mazda 3 hatch and a Honda Coupe EX, the loss of Independent Rear Suspension in the new Mazda generation, I was deeply disappointed and prefer the Civic for my mountain excursions. The Civic averages 37 mixed MPGs. While the Mazda gets 33.
Mazda best
MAZDA FOR EVER BITCHES ❤️❤️ IT'S BETTER THAN HONDA OFK
:D do you even know how engine works?
@@TemoTemo1995 Are you defending the Honda? I can't remember the last time I heard anyone say the CVT is better than the traditional automatic
@In Korea Trust me, i've watched more than anyone I know. Everyone praises honda for making a really good CVT but the feel of automatic is a different thing. Trust me, i've driven both. Honda does a good job compared to other CVT but the shifting of an automatic feels very natural.
@In Korea I encourage you to actually go out and drive them rather than just watching reviewers give their opinions. Like I mentioned before, one drives smoothly while the other will continue to have the CVT drone that everyone hates.
@In Korea First of all, the point I was making was that I don't just base my judgement or opinion on watching reviews. I do both so I am not biased. All you are proving is that you watch reviews and you are extremely biased towards Honda products. Fanboying occurs when you hate other products and only praise one in particular. Think you need to do a reality check.
If you want a really good AWD system with 8.7 inch ground clearance, a boxer engine, steering ratio as same as the Subaru BRZ rear wheel drive sports car? The Subaru Crosstrek is a great competitior. Kelly Blue Book 5 year lowest cost to own and high resale value. Excellent CVT and even at 152HP direct injection it's still gets the job done. Has a 5 out 5 IIHS plus certificate with Eyesight safety features. The new global platform Crosstrek now has a much better than ever interior design fit and finish throughout. Very good and user friendly and responsive infotainment system. Touchscreen display with base 6.5 inch or upgraded to a 8 inch. Also above the infotainment screen there's another screen telling you maintenance reminder, tire pressure, gradation of the vehicle and other features included like weather temperature clock date and how the AWD system is working including the X-Mode feature that really works well for even tougher situations in snow, mud, and sand. Paddle shifters standard with the auto CVT. They really work well and mimic the 7 gear ratios smoothly. No drone sound or rubber band effect anymore. Honda and Subaru have almost perfected the CVT in all their vehicles. Mazda has really upped the game, but the infotainment system is not to everyone's liking and you still have to scroll through the menu to select what you are looking for. At least they now have a one button push to get back to the home page. They also have done away with the independent suspension and gone back to the old torsion beam suspension system. Which is cheaper. Many reviews have said that the steering wheel isn't as responsive in city driving turning corners. Unlike the very responsive Civic or Crosstrek. At 186 HP and same 186LB torque, many so called professional reviews have said that it's okay for power but has lost that Zoom Zoom factor in previous generation Mazda 3. All three vehicles are definitely excellent vehicles and different in many ways. It's a personal choice and you can't go wrong with any of these brands. Consumers Reports named Subaru the best company for 2019 mainly because of the new global platform Forester, Crosstrek, and Ascent 7 seater with a 260HP turbo that can tow up to 5,000 LBS. In another best company list that's put Lexus as the best company for over a decade now, Toyota, 2nd, and jumping 10 spots to 3 was Mazda. Subaru was 4th on this list. Subaru they said would have been higher on the list except for some issues with the WRX and STIs. Although, it will have a new global platform next year. Honda didn't make the top 10 because of the issue with the CRV. Although Honda says they've fixed the problem. Mazda 3 really good looking exterior and quality interior plus SkyActive engine looks great. It will be a tough choice for me between another Honda product which has always been bulletproof and I've never had any issues with. Or the best AWD system arguably with the Crosstrek or the new impressive AWD Mazda 3 hatchback. I've got til 2020 to decide. So many great vehicles to choose from. Even more than the ones I've mentioned. I've researched close to a hundred at least videos and all kinds of expert advice. Comes down to whatever you want and really like as a daily driver. One other note about the Crosstrek. It's the only subcompact class SUV that has any towing capacity at 1500LBS. That's not much, but plenty for a 14' aluminum boat with a 25hp outboard and gas, battery, and gear just shy of 900lbs
You are comparing 2 different class vehicle, Mazda3 and Civic are compact cars, same class as Imprenza. Crosstek is a subcompact crossover not a compact hatchback, which is comparable to Mazda CX3 and Honda HRV instead, just saying.
Just walked away from the Honda, not because it’s a bad car, but because of the CVT. And, not that the CVT is bad (I owned one in my last Civic, it didn’t cause any problems), simply put - as a matter of opinion, I just don’t like it. To this end, I believe a lot more might have been said about the CVT in the Honda, or any car for that matter.
Mazda!!!
Are you sure the civic is only single zone on A/C? I have a 16' and it's dual I find it hard to believe they've taken that feature away. 🤔
For this trim it is. Others still have dual zone
@@CarConfections I see, indeed mine is a higher trim. Thanks for clarifying. BTW great video.
Mazda much better. Fun driving
Mazda 😍
Mazda3 has outclassed the Civic with the inside.
@2:38 powertrain and basic warranty terms are flipped.
Crap...thanks for catching that
Honda looks like a toy with that exhaust !!
When driving touch screen is no bueno, so I don't see why The Civic would have an advantage, knobs please!
I think the car would look nicer if it had a civic exterior and a Mazda interior. 😂
omggg i cant decide!!! does that civic comes with stock black wheels? thats a plus for me
nood1ez Take a closer look at the equipment and you’ll realize that Mazda is not only better, but cheaper
@@Dondly i know man but still the civic got some that sporty look which im into...maybe i can black out all that chrome on the mazda it would be dope
nood1ez dont you have a hatchback version over there where you live?
@@Dondly you mean in the US? Yeah we do, where you from? Im not a fan of hatchbacks tho, i have coupes all my life. The mazda 3 got a hatch version too.
The 2020 Civic Si comes with black wheels. Coupe and sedan. Sadly the last year for coupes.
Pls reply to this which should I buy. HONDA CIVIC RS TURBO OR MAZDA 3 SEDAN PLS REPLY I NEED YOUR HELP. Thanks
How is the road noise for both cars?
What about practicality? Honda gets a full point. With the hatchback in both models, the Civic (turbo) can play sedan by day and sports car by night.
I have the feeling that the Mazda3's wheels are a little small proportionally.
I love this new mazda 3, but the only thing that worries me a bit is if this new Mazdas will rust like the older Mazdas.
What do you mean?
maurice benton remember that 2013 ushered in Mazda as a stand alone company and detached Fords 33%. The cars went back to Japan and re-immerged as a quality (non rusting product).
@@asdfghjqwertyu1858 It hasn't been an issue for many years.
Kurt Grundel my 2005 3 never had rust issues in the Midwest
A corolla fan here check out the 2020 model
the corolla is not on par with these two.. weird design and ugly interior as well, typical toyota..
Honda Civic has a Long history, while Mazda cars were doing really bad in the 1990s. Because Ford was involved with Mazda.. Honda Civic cars were doing really well.
the mazda 3 in this video looks like low range spec in malaysia. the high spec in malaysia provide more features than the one in this video
Mazda should've given the Mazda 3 a larger gas tank.
@2WIREG a gallon of gas weighs 6 lbs and probably adds an extra half lb in metal per gallon to the gas tank. It has a negligible effect on fuel economy.
Mazda 3 looks light years better than the junk Civic, I wouldn't buy anything other than the base Mazda 3 trim or top trim fwd. Too bad I won't touch either with a 10ft pole due to Mazda having direct injection with carbon build up and Honda with its oil dilution problem leading to 350,000+ 1.5L turbo Honda's being recalled in China. The recall was instated for the US market last month.
"The issue involving the CR-V and the Civic has occurred in northern China where temperatures can dip well below the freezing point and when drivers of the affected vehicles drive short distances frequently.On short runs, Honda engineers believe the engine doesn’t warm up enough to help un-combusted petrol accumulated in the lubricant oil pan to evaporate."
civic sport 2.0L is not GDI
The civic looks dated compared to the Mazda.
regardless of looks the 1.5 turbo in the civic destroys the mazda for performance look it up anywhere
158 hp vs 186hp. Crappy Valve Transmission vs 6-speed auto, oil diluting turbo vs NA.
I really like the Civic
Why are you driving automatic transmission
Civic ❤
The civic got 0.5 score on capless fuel filler. Awesome🤣
Stay away from the Honda 1.5 turbo earthdream "nightmare "engine. No, they haven't fixed it.
Honda Civic Sport comes with the 2.0 liter but yes stay away from 1.5 turbo, Honda has publicly admitted to engine issues and most likely a design flaw.