Mazda3 v Honda Civic (2006) [Merged]

[Karding]

I'd get the civic just becuase it has a head unit that i can replace and mp3 ready pa. Yun mazda A/T lang lahat e tsaka built in sa dash yun cd player. You can't ever replace that thing unless you want to mess up your dash. Tsaka di maganda after market service ng Mazda, with only 3 dealers in Metro Manila, mukhang matatagalan yun paayos mo kung may sira.. Porma lamang talaga Mazda, but that's about it.

kapatid, its been talked and clarified before that you may change Mazda3's HU without messing up the dash. Where did you get the misconception anyway?

anayway, Civic ang choice ko for long term reliability. Handling stock to stock, Mazda3 gets my vote.

[acidboy]

I'd get the civic just becuase it has a head unit that i can replace and mp3 ready pa. Yun mazda A/T lang lahat e tsaka built in sa dash yun cd player. You can't ever replace that thing unless you want to mess up your dash. Tsaka di maganda after market service ng Mazda, with only 3 dealers in Metro Manila, mukhang matatagalan yun paayos mo kung may sira.. Porma lamang talaga Mazda, but that's about it.

bro,

pasensya na ha, pero kung kukuha ka ng isang kotse dahil puwede mo palitan ang head unit, hindi ba porma lang din ang habol mo?

[seonadancing]

bro,

pasensya na ha, pero kung kukuha ka ng isang kotse dahil puwede mo palitan ang head unit, hindi ba porma lang din ang habol mo?

I think i mentioned na because puro automatic lang din yun mazda3 and i don't really like automatic. Good to know kung mapapalitan yun head unit, and im sure pwede pa din palitan yun tranny, but then again, gagastos pa ako. Pero maporma talaga Mazda3 =)

[Jun aka Pekto]

If it's the Mazda3 versus generic Civics, I'd pick the Mazda3. Against the new Civic Si, my money would be on the new Si. Add the reputation for long term reliability, excellent build quality, and a jewel of an engine (when was the last time you saw a naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder engine with 200hp?), it's no wonder the new Si is winning awards all over.

[akuma]

tska yung mga 06 MZ3 is MP3 capable napo...

[basti08]

Mazda3...Mazda3

read this

Mazda3 vs Honda Civic EX

zoom...zoom...

[miLes]

actually service is pretty good, nagbabagong image kasi mazda kaya tutok pa sila sa service quality nila

there are trade offs talaga from choosing a honda or a mazda badge, sa service mas ok mazda (we own a honda too) sa honda mas reliable, of course still cant say the same for mazda kasi bago pa

[miLes]

i drive a mzda3 but mali yung comparo eh 2.3L 160hp vs 1.8L 140hp, naturally panalo 2.3L mazda

yung isang comparo naman sa thailand na panalo civic, 2.0L 141hp 3 2R vs 2.0L 155hp civic, specs palang talo na mazda

ang dapat 2.3L mazda 160hp vs 2L civic 155hp
or 2L mazda 141hp vs 1.8L civic 140hp

yun close fight!!

[basti08]

wala naman kaseng 2L Honda Civic Sedan sa US.

but the editors point of view eh... 2.3L yung kotseng nabili nila for 22k tapos 1.5k don ay option na di naman nila kailangan...yung Civic 19+ almost 20k...so kung delete nila yung options sa Mazda3....$1k na lang ang price hike pero mas OK parin kesa sa Civic.

btw, yung powertrain advantage ng Mazda di lang yun nagpapanalo sa kanya.
engine aside
Engine Performance
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 8.0 1
Honda Civic 5.0 2



Transmission
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 8.0 1
Honda Civic 5.0 2



Braking
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 8.0 1
Honda Civic 5.0 2



Suspension
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 10.0 1
Honda Civic 6.0 2



Tires
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 8.0 1
Honda Civic 6.0 2



Steering
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 9.0 1
Honda Civic 6.0 2



Visibility
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 9.0 1
Honda Civic 4.0 2



Fun to Drive
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 9.0 1
Honda Civic 4.0 2


Evaluation - Ride


Seat Comfort Front
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 8.0 1
Honda Civic 7.0 2



Seat Comfort Rear
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 8.0 1(t)
Honda Civic 8.0 1(t)

Wind & Road Noise
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 8.0 1
Honda Civic 6.0 2



Rattles & Squeaks
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 10.0 1(t)
Honda Civic 10.0 1(t)


Evaluation - Design


Interior Design
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 9.0 1
Honda Civic 5.0 2



Interior Material
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 9.0 1
Honda Civic 5.0 2



Climate Control Design/Operation
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 8.0 1
Honda Civic 4.0 2



Audio System Design/Operation
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 10.0 1
Honda Civic 8.0 2



Secondary Control Design/Operation
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 8.0 1(t)
Honda Civic 8.0 1(t)



Exterior Design
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 8.0 1
Honda Civic 4.0 2



Headlight Illumination
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 9.0 1
Honda Civic 7.0 2



Overall Build Quality
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 9.0 1
Honda Civic 8.0 2


Evaluation - Cargo/Passenger Space


Entry/Exit
Vehicle Score Rank
Honda Civic 8.0 1(t)
Mazda 3 8.0 1(t)



Expanding/Loading Cargo
Vehicle Score Rank
Honda Civic 8.0 1(t)
Mazda 3 8.0 1(t)



Storage Space
Vehicle Score Rank
Honda Civic 9.0 1
Mazda 3 8.0 2



Cupholders
Vehicle Score Rank
Honda Civic 8.0 1(t)
Mazda 3 8.0 1(t)

[miLes]

wala naman kaseng 2L Honda Civic Sedan sa US.

but the editors point of view eh... 2.3L yung kotseng nabili nila for 22k tapos 1.5k don ay option na di naman nila kailangan...yung Civic 19+ almost 20k...so kung delete nila yung options sa Mazda3....$1k na lang ang price hike pero mas OK parin kesa sa Civic.

haha naisip ku na nga rin yun na $1000 lang difference nila

[parakitoJDM]

wala naman kaseng 2L Honda Civic Sedan sa US.

but the editors point of view eh... 2.3L yung kotseng nabili nila for 22k tapos 1.5k don ay option na di naman nila kailangan...yung Civic 19+ almost 20k...so kung delete nila yung options sa Mazda3....$1k na lang ang price hike pero mas OK parin kesa sa Civic.

btw, yung powertrain advantage ng Mazda di lang yun nagpapanalo sa kanya.
engine aside
Transmission
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 8.0 1
Honda Civic 5.0 2



Braking
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 8.0 1
Honda Civic 5.0 2



Suspension
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 10.0 1
Honda Civic 6.0 2



Seat Comfort Rear
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 8.0 1(t)
Honda Civic 8.0 1(t)

Wind & Road Noise
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 8.0 1
Honda Civic 6.0 2



Rattles & Squeaks
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 10.0 1(t)
Honda Civic 10.0 1(t)


Evaluation - Design


Interior Design
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 9.0 1
Honda Civic 5.0 2



Interior Material
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 9.0 1
Honda Civic 5.0 2



Climate Control Design/Operation
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 8.0 1
Honda Civic 4.0 2



Audio System Design/Operation
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 10.0 1
Honda Civic 8.0 2



Secondary Control Design/Operation
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 8.0 1(t)
Honda Civic 8.0 1(t)

Headlight Illumination
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 9.0 1
Honda Civic 7.0 2



Overall Build Quality
Vehicle Score Rank
Mazda 3 9.0 1
Honda Civic 8.0 2


Evaluation - Cargo/Passenger Space


Entry/Exit
Vehicle Score Rank
Honda Civic 8.0 1(t)
Mazda 3 8.0 1(t)



Expanding/Loading Cargo
Vehicle Score Rank
Honda Civic 8.0 1(t)
Mazda 3 8.0 1(t)

wow it looks like the Mazda has beat the even the newer Civic in spades, almost all criteria the MZ3 walks all over the Gen8 Civic.

[Jun aka Pekto]

Hmmm. Mas mura dapat and M/T. An automatic always adds more to teh cost of the car. But isn't an automatic better for stop and go traffic like there in Manila? Of course, I'd get a M/T with a 4-cylinder car to make the most of the available power.

But, my favorite would be an automanual like the Porsche Tiptronic or the Shiftronic on our 06 Sonata. Parang M/T na walang clutch. I can use the manual mode when out in the open and then shift to full automatic when I encounter heavy traffic.

[miLes]

auto tranny of the 3 is no slouch narin naman and there's a manual override din good for downshifting to give oomph

some 3 owners have reached 200kph na, 160 to 180 is no sweat just a walk in the park lang but still have to try 180 to 200, anyway the 8th gen civic 2L with 155hp will be faster sa straight line but will not inspire you to drive faster on it unlike sa 3 na feel mu nakakapit ka sa kalsada, only problem is i have to bolt all my things inside the car kasi nagsisiliparan hehe

[cumbersome]

Personally, i think the new Civic still fails to inspire, although it's definitely something to consider among the newcomers of 2006. Honda is yet to come out of its aesthetic slump, IMHO. If i were to buy a car this year, i'd still pick the 3 over the Civic.

[SNAKE V6]

looks and perfomance..3!! Astig!! Ganda line up ng Mazda, the 5, RX-8, the (new miata) mx-5..ganda lahat and top-rated.

[parakitoJDM]

hello, finally able to see the Civic '06 on my own eyes. and took some photo's fm. my camera. well here's what i have to say.

* Front Fascia: i thought it was better than the USDM, but seeing it in the flesh still failed to spark any emotion. MZ3 is still the looker.

* Over-All Porma: still MZ3, but the one with Modulo kit is more palatable
and has better proportiions than the Altis (weird look).

* Handling: if u value High-Speed curves more (for those who enjoy Canyon road downhill runs) and Superb Braking. the MZ3 is still the class leader.


* Ride : Civic is softer, cushier. so has more ROLL. so if u value (a little more comfort) compared with MZ3. then Civic is better in that aspect.

* 2 Tier Dash. can't say much, it was a brief encounter. probably it will grow on me. but the traditional dash is better for me.

* Engine Growl: it seems louder than MZ3's? (that was the 1.8iVtec).


btw, how do u post pics? (i dont have a link, but have the JPEGS mismo). or anybody want to post it for me let me know your e-mail address.

[t43m4n]

email the pics to me pedrotison*gmail.com so i can upload them and post the links here

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