Mazda3 v Honda Civic (2006) [Merged]

**niky** · February 10th, 2006 08:42 PM

A note on the designs. You can see how much effort went into Mazda's design vs. Honda's. Although both have high waistlines and have bumpers that reach much higher than on older models, a lot of effort went into the Mazda3 to ensure that the bottom half of the car would not look very big.

In fact, if you look closely, the Mazda3 has much higher bumpers than the Civic, although the Civic looks completely dominated by it's bumpers, on the Mazda, they look petite thanks to a good disguise job. The new Civic face, though, manages to hide some of the weight of the front bumper, but the cab forward design makes it more pug nosed than it should be, with not much advantage to interior space. The Mazda has a swept back profile, but I can tell you, there is a lot of space in front of you, over the dash... what more in the Civic?

**finchy18** · February 10th, 2006 10:30 PM

sa porma palang mazda3 na panalo.. wakekeke.. yung civic parang naputol yung likod tapos parang bug.

**finchy18** · February 10th, 2006 10:31 PM

front and backlights ng maz3 sarap.

**ryan** · February 11th, 2006 01:18 AM

Both are actually nice cars but while the Mazda 3 was "the" compact sedan to own last 2004-2005, I think its time has passed and this year seems to be Civic's will the amount of buzz its generating right now.

**niky** · February 11th, 2006 11:44 AM

It remains to be seen whether that buzz translates to sales, with the probable high price of the Civic and the lack of a "base" 1.6. As they're being priced and sized upmarket, I think a lot of people will be unable to get one.

Likely City/Jazz ang magiging bagong "Honda ng Masa".

**Bravoexo** · February 16th, 2006 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by niky

Forged pistons? Is the owner made of money? :lol:

I envy him... I wish I had enough money to buy the Protege turbo shortblock and turbo kit for my 626...

250hp? Not bad for a stock bottomed MZR. With forged, he could be pushing over 300-350, but with no limited slip, I don't know how well that bodes for his axles.

Hi-Boost just finished doing 20psi today.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/HiB.../Mz3500whp.jpg

496whp! ^_^

Here's the video of the test...

http://www.msprotege.com/members/HiB...2020%20psi.wmv

**niky** · February 17th, 2006 12:32 PM

Woohoo... impressive for a new-style engine. Changed blocks? or just internals?

**Bravoexo** · February 17th, 2006 01:33 PM

Additional changes since the forged internals...

Modified manifold with wastegate port
Garrett Gt35R turbo
Tial 38mm Wastegate
3 inch downpipe
96 Lbs/hr Rochester Injectors
3.5 inch Maf Sensor housing
20 psi of boost Very Happy

**Bravoexo** · February 17th, 2006 01:34 PM

**Supierreman** · February 18th, 2006 01:21 AM

yung pic sa taas USDM yan.

ganito ilalabas sa pinas:

**Supierreman** · February 18th, 2006 01:26 AM

(pics from HCP)

meron 2.0 manual tranny daw:

front:

**Supierreman** · February 18th, 2006 01:26 AM

dash:

some more details here:
http://www.hondaclub.com.ph/forums/i...opic=37314&hl=

**niky** · February 18th, 2006 12:14 PM

Still not a fan of the double-tiered dashboard display... you can see in the picture how the steering wheel is just the right size to obscure one display or the other... and having readouts in multiple areas may cause your eyes to hunt just a little too much.

But the 2.0 manual definitely has my interest. I'm still waiting for more official info.

The March Issue of TopGear supposedly has an exclusive on the new Civic.

**lancer** · February 22nd, 2006 12:25 AM

I don't think the steering wheel will obstruct the instrument panel display. Most brand new cars today has a feature of adjustable steering column and besides Honda was not on the market for cars just yesterday.

**Flagg** · February 22nd, 2006 01:55 AM

Mukhang Honda City Type L(ongbody) yun a. wakekek

**niky** · February 22nd, 2006 12:52 PM

Think about it, though. The rev meter is just the right size to see through the wheel. To see the speedometer, you'll have to move your head a little higher or lower if the steering is adjusted so that you can see the rev meter. Vice versa if you have the wheel adjusted so you can see the speedometer.

Only a few reviewers have commented on this, but I'd like to see it for myself.

**Bravoexo** · February 23rd, 2006 01:48 AM

Originally Posted by lancer

I don't think the steering wheel will obstruct the instrument panel display. Most brand new cars today has a feature of adjustable steering column and besides Honda was not on the market for cars just yesterday.

I always thought the adjustable rake and tilt of my steering wheel was to adjust to my reach and height though.

**Bravoexo** · February 23rd, 2006 01:50 AM

Originally Posted by Supierreman

yung pic sa taas USDM yan.

ganito ilalabas sa pinas:

Reminds me of the Chevy Impala... (well, aside from the Acura's of course...he he he)

**Bravoexo** · February 23rd, 2006 03:01 AM

http://www.autointell.com/asian_comp...zda-3-2004.htm

The ATX is faster by 20% in shifting from 1-2 pala over the MTX sa Mazda3... no wonder.

**Psylocke** · February 23rd, 2006 10:11 AM

Is it possible to configure the top display to show RPM instead?

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