Which is more fuel efficient, FD Civic 1.8 AT or the prevoius gen Mazda 3 1.6?

**extremeshot** · February 17th, 2013 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

*extremeshot - a smaller engine does not mean better fuel efficiency. Big factor is the power-to-weight ratio. A small engine pulling a heavy body will need to exert more energy to keep it running on a steady pace. Some will say that the TOTL 2.0L Mazda3 models have the same fuel consumption as its lower-end 1.6L models.

Agreed and that's one option playing in my mind right now -- so why not the Mazda 3 2.0? Any real world fuel consumption comparison between the Mazda 1.6 and the 2.0? I honestly don't mind the 2.0 (hey, it's loaded plus, they are selling for cheap because practical people tend to stay away from the 2.0 engine) but am afraid of the fuel consumption.

**Egan101** · February 17th, 2013 11:39 PM

Based on the Mazda fuel consumption database listed here in Tsikot (Car Talk -> Mazda Cars Talk), Mazda3 in either 1.6L or 2.0L models average between 7-8 Km/L. In worse traffic conditions, it could get lower based on the posts of Mazda3 owners. I bet the Mazda6 2.3L will be just a KM/L less efficient (6-7 Km/L) but you have a much better car.

On the other hand, the Civic FD 1.8L could get around 8-9 Km/L.

**extremeshot** · February 18th, 2013 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by Egan101

Based on the Mazda fuel consumption database listed here in Tsikot (Car Talk -> Mazda Cars Talk), Mazda3 in either 1.6L or 2.0L models average between 7-8 Km/L. In worse traffic conditions, it could get lower based on the posts of Mazda3 owners. I bet the Mazda6 2.3L will be just a KM/L less efficient (6-7 Km/L) but you have a much better car.

On the other hand, the Civic FD 1.8L could get around 8-9 Km/L.

I guess this post answers my question, thanks. But in doing so, it gave me more to think about. It will depend on my budget come mid-year and see what's the best car that budget can afford. Mazda6 ei? I can't say I'm not interested

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**mda** · February 18th, 2013 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by extremeshot

I guess this post answers my question, thanks. But in doing so, it gave me more to think about. It will depend on my budget come mid-year and see what's the best car that budget can afford. Mazda6 ei? I can't say I'm not interested

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Under heavy traffic, the Civic FD gets between 7-8KM/L din, just FYI.

**Bitulo** · February 18th, 2013 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by extremeshot

Yeah, I really like the FD better. What lured me to the Mazda 3 is it's price and I thought, more efficient smaller engine.

How about maintenance cost? I kinda thought it would be the same (I own a Honda but no idea on Mazda) but from the comments here, it looks like the Mazda is more expensive to maintain. Is it?

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To help you with more info. I drive a 2008 Honda Civic 1.8s. Normal city driving ko, with paminsan minsan hataw, fc is 8 to 9 km to a liter. With conscious sedate city driving, 9 to 10 km per liter. Highway driving mga 12 to 13 km to a liter. My car is automatic, stock rim and tires at normal 22psi air pressure, using 93RON E10 gasoline, and SAE 5W-40 engine oil. Tire pressure is crucial. With higher air pressure 23 or 24 psi, the fc is even better, kaya lang matagtag. I hope these info are useful to you.

**GTi** · February 18th, 2013 10:58 PM

Sa Civic ka na. The Mazda 3 1.6A/T is underpowered, which makes for both poor performance and fuel consumption.

**extremeshot** · February 19th, 2013 03:41 AM

Originally Posted by Bitulo

To help you with more info. I drive a 2008 Honda Civic 1.8s. Normal city driving ko, with paminsan minsan hataw, fc is 8 to 9 km to a liter. With conscious sedate city driving, 9 to 10 km per liter. Highway driving mga 12 to 13 km to a liter. My car is automatic, stock rim and tires at normal 22psi air pressure, using 93RON E10 gasoline, and SAE 5W-40 engine oil. Tire pressure is crucial. With higher air pressure 23 or 24 psi, the fc is even better, kaya lang matagtag. I hope these info are useful to you.

Interesting. Thanks.

Originally Posted by GTi

Sa Civic ka na. The Mazda 3 1.6A/T is underpowered, which makes for both poor performance and fuel consumption.

Yup, kinda leaning towards the FD ever since. Mas mura lang kasi yung 3 but It seems like the Mazda is cheaper than the FD for a good reason. Thanks.

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**GTi** · February 19th, 2013 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by extremeshot

Interesting. Thanks.

Yup, kinda leaning towards the FD ever since. Mas mura lang kasi yung 3 but It seems like the Mazda is cheaper than the FD for a good reason. Thanks.

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The FD's not really not that much more expensive. You can get one for 300+k nowadays.

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