2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Honda Civic vs Mazda Mazda3
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Civic uses 2.9 L/100 km less combined (4.9 vs 7.8), about 580 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Civic: 7.1/10 vs 5.9/10.
- The Mazda3 has more power: up to 250 hp vs 200 hp.
- Only the Mazda3 offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | $25,250 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 7.1/10 | 5.9/10 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 4.9 | 7.8 |
| City | 4.7 | 8.8 |
| Highway | 5.1 | 6.6 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 114 | 183 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 200 hp | 250 hp |
| Seats | — | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD, FWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | No | Yes |
| Fuel required | Regular gasoline | Regular gasoline |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 6 | 15 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.