Its Civic all the way. Mazda looks guwapo but engine and fuel consumption are of poor rating. But the FD Civic has a very small trunk space compared to the past civics. Honda engines are very reliable always... Been a proud owner of 1991 Civic Hatchback, 1993 Civic ESi, 1996 Civic VTi and the 2008 1.8s A/t Civic. Let Civics be part of your life...