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If you’re looking to cruise the streets near Doral, Miami, and Hialeah, Florida, in style, you need a sleek sedan. Truly, the modern sedan is one of the most popular classes on the market and comes filled with great performance specs and features.
We’ve taken two popular sedans and submitted them to a rigorous comparison.
The 2021 Honda Civic and the Mazda3 both have plenty to offer. Which one is better for you?
Find out which one suits you in this comparison by the Braman Honda team.
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Honda Civic |
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Mazda3 |
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32 city/42 highway MPG on the Civic EX and EX-L trims1 |
EPA-estimated MPG Rating |
26 city/35 highway MPG |
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15.1 cubic feet |
Cargo Volume |
13.2 cubic feet |
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97.8 cubic feet |
Passenger Volume |
92.8 cubic feet |
The Honda Civic offers a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The drivetrain is known for being smoother, quieter, and more fuel-efficient, which is how the 2021 Honda Civic achieves a maximum EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 32 city/42 highway MPG on its EX and EX-L trims.1
This transmission is available in all Civic trims:
The Mazda3, on the other hand, offers an automatic transmission. While smooth, it is not quite as efficient. For this reason, its fuel efficiency maxes out at an EPA-estimated 26 city/35 highway MPG.
A worthwhile sedan has to be just as comfortable as it is efficient. You’ll find plenty of room in both of these models. However, in this respect, passengers might prefer the 2021 Civic over the 2021 Mazda3.
The Honda Civic’s cabin offers a total of 97.8 cubic feet of passenger volume. This is a clear improvement over the Mazda3, which falls short at 92.8 cubic feet of occupant room.
If you plan on using your sedan to carry cargo, you’re going to need trunk space, too. Surprisingly, the Mazda3 offers less than the 2021 Civic, only mustering 13.2 cubic feet of space. The Civic offers an incredible 15.1 cubic feet of cargo space.
You can also enhance the Civic’s interior with these available design amenities:
Both the increased cargo and passenger volume provide you with a more spacious interior. The 2021 Civic allows you to fit comfortably and pack an ample amount of cargo.
Your top priority is likely to be safety, whether you plan to use your sedan as a personal cruiser or a car for the whole family. Fortunately, both of these sedans offer protective features, including:
Smart, predictive features are also available on the Civic and Mazda3. The Lane Keeping Assist System is just one option you’ll find in both sedans. However, the Civic adds the impressive Honda LaneWatch™ feature, which uses a camera to help you keep a closer eye on what’s on the road.
Stability and traction controls are mainstays in each vehicle.
Honda calls their technology Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control, while Mazda offers Dynamic Stability Control with Traction Control System. These can help to give your handling a boost on unfavorable roads.
Both the 2021 Honda Civic and Mazda3 perform admirably. However, the Honda Civic offers more to Miami, Doral, and Hialeah, FL, drivers.
If you’d like to see for yourself what this sedan can do, come take it for a spin at Braman Honda.
Contact us today to schedule your test drive!
¹ 30 city/38 highway/33 combined mpg rating for LX and Touring trims. 29 city/37 highway/32 combined mpg rating for Sport trim. 32 city/42 highway/36 combined mpg rating for EX and EX-L trims. Based on 2021 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
