Playing this at 1.25 speed is so much better

I drove both cars and went with the mazda3 GT, love this car .

Do yourself a flavor and adjust speed to 1.25. You're gonna be like, "daaaaaaaamn!"

Mazda3 all the way! I got myself one last year and I’m loving it🤗

Love my 2018 Mazda 3 Grand Touring. Its for real people for real driving.

Probably a bad idea but I choose a car purely on looks and on that front it's definitely the Mazda.

The Mazda 3 has been a great car since it was introduced in 2014. I definitely love mine :)

Bought the 2018 Mazda 3 GX last week and I'm loving it.

Both of these are fantastic cars. I own the civic hatch manual and it’s such a delight. Handles like a dream. You’ll love whichever one you go with. Hatchbacks ftw

As a second gen 2012 Mazda3 driver I will never buy any other car manufacturer. Mazda is just such a great little car company that makes really punch above the segment type of vehicles in each class they compete in. I will say this though, until Mazda starts making trucks again (which they probably never will again for the US market) I will be buying either a Chevy truck or Nissan truck. But as far as cars/crossovers/SUV's go I will never buy another brand other than Mazda

1.25x squad, where you at

I drive a Mazda 3 2.0 2016 and its amazing on gas, with a good pick-up and its absolutely brilliant while cornering. I get an average between 36.0 to 39.0 in mixed driving, which includes stop and go traffic. The least average I experienced was 33.0 that too with a consistent heavy foot. I love driving and I did test drive many other brands before settling with Mazda and its by far the best decision I made with the cars shopping.

He left me confused at the end of the video😂

That privacy cover from Honda though. Damn good and I want it in my Mazda

How are the seats in the two? Do they have strong lumbar support?

how come i can get 50mpg on my Mazda 3 2.0? i done it with 70%highway and 30% city driving. is it because you rev the car quite frequently?

I test drove both cars and went with the Civic EX hatchback. Honda did a great job and no complaints for me. My first Honda and I'm very pleased with it.

Mazda all the way, everyday!

".. like some pissed off sewing machine when you put your foot into it.' !!😆😆😂🤣🤣🤣!! That made my day!

After test driving both, I must say that the Mazda definitely beats out the Civic in most categories with the exception of cargo space and, comparing the 1.5T to the 2.5L, low end torque. But it didn't feel like the Mazda was lacking for power and in fact had very usable power through each gear (I test drove the manuals). Also, Honda's ergonomics are slightly better. Otherwise, Mazda seems like the better driver that truly rewards you with its handsome styling and good road manners. Overall, though, you really can't go wrong with either - just comes down to what you want.

is the Honda civic hatchback featured in this video a LX trim?

I owned Mazda 3 Sport for 11 years, loved the car, BUT then I bought Lexus IS 250 Sport Crafted Line, WOW just insane car!

I'm disappointed that you had to compare with a BASE civic!

Both interiors are great and styling for both is excellent as well

How is the hatchback for taller people? I'm 6'2

I just got the civic and I'm in love with it

The Mazda just looks more like an automobile than the Civic.

What's the colour called on this Mazda?

So strange- legit everyone has praised the Civic's manual transmission except this vid

Touched on slot of key points. Great video.

Test drove a 2018 Mazda 3 hatchback Grand Touring (2.5L) automatic. Flooring from a stop showed good performance however as the speed got higher the front end got floaty. Anyone else experience that? Maybe it was vague torque steer but not sure. Once off throttle it was fine. Surprised by the higher road noise too.

what about reliability and resale price?

I have the civic sport touring and the Manuel gear is so perfect

I got one in gray. I HATE the sport mode but regular mode is sluggish. The RPMs in sport mode can feel stuck at around 4500 and is dangerous even in heavy traffic because even HARD braking won't disengage and cause them to drop off. At times I have to flip to normal mode wait for the shift/drop in RPM then re-activate the sport mode again. The car doesn't feel like it responds along with the accel pedal very well. Always seems behind or ahead of what my foot wants it to do.

I test drove both back to back and the Civic does feel quite a bit more modern with a lot stronger acceleration.

Credit the music?

Do you guys film in Oakville?

civics are great first cars. but mazda3 for adults who want an awesome car!!

Couldnt agree more with the outcome tested both Civic Sports Touring and Maz3 Grand Touring. Settled on Maz3. Could not be happier. After years of driving mid-sized vehicles and small SUVs the 3 is a blast. While not objectively fast, it handles well and is very responsive for city freeway driving. Also, in Houston we drive fast. The 3 handles well and with all the giant-ass 4x4 trucks on the road and I never feel insecure or unsure of its responsive acceleration. I put a ton of time in behind the wheel and the best thing about the 3 is that I never get out of the car and feel like my back or shoulders have been strained. I love it For the Honda it looks pretty cool today with its refreshingly angular edges, but it has that look of a car that will look severely dated in 2-3 years. Also the the interior of the 3 is so so simple. Very easy to drive and keep you eyes on the road.

Play at 1.25x speed and it sounds normal lmao

great review, thanks from Europe

Test drove both cars...got the 3 and LOVE it! Got the GT 2.5 with all them bells and whistles and the auto-brake saved me from one accident. Plus Honda hasn't been that reliable with their vtc actuator in the past few years with some models.

I went car shopping a while back and test drove a few cars in a few different car dealerships. The hatchback versions of cars feel cheaper and noiser than the sedan versions I found it quite odd.

Dude, I drove my dart 6 speed for 4 years, drove the civic and it's was like butter. I love the honda manual. It's so fluid

I gotta say, both manufactures are great, I’ve always liked Honda (because of my Grom), but overall for a car I would buy Mazda, mainly because for me, I love the way Mazda focuses on cornering, but honorable mentions to the Mazdaspeed 6, 3, and Miata. About transmissions driving manual wise I learned on a Honda Civic because it was easy, and I recommend learning manual on a Honda. But the Mazda always comes with the hook up on that SHORT SHIFTER which honestly makes the drive enjoyable and the clutch is light, but not as lightweight as the Civic. And to add my personal opinion I would rather buy the Mazda hatch or sedan just because it’s more appealing to me, but to each his own on the decision and I love the whole N/A, 6-speed on both manual and auto that Mazda does to their cars.

If I was buying a base model, I think I would go for the Civic Hatch just because of the more powerful engine. Fully loaded, then Mazda 3. The interior on the Mazda 3 is just amazing when its fully loaded.

I have a civic with 2.0 cvt and avg about 29 because i have a heavy foot, down side is cvt is slow a launch and only has 150 hp, wish i got the manual

I shopped these two cars against each other for a few weeks. Drove each several times, watched a bunch of reviews, and read everything I could. I chose the honda because it was a bigger car and had a much bigger trunk/hatch space. I liked both of them but the mazda was too small; though it had much superior interior styling and quality.

Manufacturers have had plenty of problems with thier turbo direct injection engines and carbon build up. I like that the Mazda 3 comes with the larger 2.5L non-turbo and a manual. That is the hatchback I would buy today if I was ready to trade in my Focus HB and was looking for a replacement.

can't wait for the new elantra gt comparison

You do realize that the privacy cover of the Mazda moves up automatically to make it easy to load stuff in the back... and then goes back into place without any effort by a person when you close the hatch. Whereas the Honda requires that you unhitch the cover before putting anything in the back... and then you have to then rehitch it before closing the hatch. This is more effort and more time. Honda's cover looks cool but fails in the real-life test.

Great review, thanx.

The wheels weren't pushed to the corners on the Civic hatchback. The corners were actually pulled in towards the wheels. (The hatchback, sedan, and coupe all have the same wheelbase.)

inside corner braking isn't torque vectoring, it may come off the same but it isn't the same at all

I'm glad some cars still come with a stick.. its the only way to drive a car

The MAZZDA. 😂 that accent

Which car is less noisy at 70/75mph? I heard Mazda added some additional material to deaden noise? Thanks.

Honda also offers the 2.0l engine in some of those trim models. Is not just the 1.5turbo.

Going for the Mazda 3 hatch gs for my next car. Got a 09 versa now with 300k next to no major issues. But seem like there slipping big time!! Either car u can't go wrong. Just hope Mazda has there rust issue resolved and kinda sceptical on long term skyactive engine reliability.

- Headroom: How tall is the reviewer? - Cabin noise: An important metric completely missing in the comparison.

At first glance I thought the honda had less space but I guess it's rear end juts out more rather then using the same rear window clearance as the sedan. I own the 2016 mazda, I won't deny that honda edges out on most of the check marks, but it is so close that it doesn't really matter. However if you want a car that is funner to drive and IMO looks gorgeous, go with the mazda. Also the 2.5l option on the mazda can make a lot of difference. As one who has never owned a sports car I think the 2.0l is great, but many seasoned drivers appreciate the 2.5l option. Just bring your paint touch up skills, the mazda paint job is pretty soft and it will drive you nuts seeing those chips with the awesome pearlescent paint. :)

mm so who won? whats better?

Doesn't the Honda Hatch require premium fuel?

My 2014 mazda3 had 37 combined mpg. My 2017 gets 32 wonder why it's different.

@12:46 It took me a good second to realize that 22.5 was the temperature in celsius.

My two favorite models ❤️

Both cars are great at what they do. The Mazda is just flat-out prettier. The front of the Civic isn't so bad, but the rear end is all kinds of not good, most of call because of the massive fake spoiler openings in the bottom half. I've driven these cars and while the Civic is a Civic, it was definitely the cheaper feeling car. Not always a bad thing when you have kids, but the Mazda does feel a cut above from pretty much any angle, and you just cannot beat that white interior in the class. I ended up buying the Mazda3. The size difference isn't significant enough, I like the looks a lot more, and it's just a total package from driving dynamics to interior quality to features for the price.

I'm turned between the two. I like the Mazda and all the goodies it comes with plus manual transmission which is a must. The Civic hatchback is basic but you can tune it with Hondata which adds to the "fun" meter....

Any other editor would have had this comparison done in 10 minutes, and without cheesy background music. Dude needs to take a bump prior to filming next time. Came to the correct conclusion at least. Even if the Civic tested was a higher trim level it wouldn't change the fact that it's saddled with a CVT for what amounted to a 3mpg advantage over the winner. I'd trade that 3mpg everytime in exchange for a superior driving experience.

I have a 2006 Mazda 3 2.3 Grand Touring S 5MT and thinking about trading it in for a 2016 Mazda 3 Grand Touring S MT... can't decide if I should make the trade. I like how the 2006 feels light on the turns, steering and shifting is communicative, and cabin is sporty yet cozy with pop-up nav dash.

I can't wait till i get my mazda

The difference between the 2 and 2.5 in the Mazda3, in terms of fuel consumption efficiency, is much greater than is claimed in this video. Nice review of the Mazda and Honda all the same.

Many people have asked and wonder if the Mazda 3 is loud, and if so is the 2017-18 quieter. I finally have the answer! I have a 2016 i touring hatchback (2.0) with the 6-speed manual. On the way to work there are several miles of two-lane highway that is very coarse, and therefore quite loud. I have to turn up the radio to hear it, and even then it isn't very clear. However, the car is quite acceptable on smooth pavement. Yesterday, I was given a loaner 2017 Mazda 3 sedan, also with the 2.0 engine but with 18" wheels instead of my 16". I drove it this morning on the same coarse road and what a difference! I can clearly hear talk radio, it is much quieter and just feels more refined. The suspension is more compliant too, but not soft. It corners better than my car, I'm sure because of the 18" wheels and wider tires. The leatherette seats are softer and more comfortable, and they are heated. The automatic transmission worked very well, it actually makes it seem faster because you don't have to do any work, just push the accelerator pedal. However, I prefer my manual gearbox as I like to be involved and it's more fun. One thing I did with my car to make it a little more quiet is I installed the Mazda rubber floor mats, front and back. Doing that took some of the edge off the noise, and made the car feel a little more refined. I also installed the Mazda rubber mat in the back. They are made of a nice, thick rubber and I think they absorb some of the road noise. I would buy this car again, I really enjoy it! (But I would get a 2017 or '18 because of the improvements in noise control)

the civic looks like it has breathrite nasal strips stuck on its front and rear bumper

Not a Honda fan but I do like the design of both Sedan and hatch

I bought this mazda 3.. satisfied.

I love how they say how good the cvt was in the mazda3 vs civic sedan video but talk about it negitivly here

I've driven both. 2016 civic and 2016 mazda. the mazda out handles the civic. btw were those blizzak tires @ 2.11 on the civic? wtf

The Mazda3 can be operated as a touchscreen while driving you just need to know a certain cheat code to do. There's a KZfaq video on it, you don't need equipment just a few buttons to push in sequence and you'll be able to remove speed limiter.

The reason I got rid of my Mazda 3 and changed to a Civic Turbo was because Mazda's SKYACYIV Manual can be terrible. There was a TSB for the manuals. on mine I had trouble getting it into first, it would Jam up so often, after 3 warranty visits a gear box rebuild, cluth rebuild with new parts, and cable adjustments it was still off. Honda has the best gearboxes in the industry hands down. A much better drive. as for the CVT in the Civic. I like it much more than other CVTs in the industry (I work at a body shop that does tones of rental cars and I often return to the shop) When you step on it, it mimics a downshift as if there were gears. it does it quickly and personally I like it. & the economy is amazing 4.4L/100km on the highway. & It outruns the Mazda even with It's 2.5L I4. Mazda has the better steering for sure. When Mazda release their HCCI engines at the end of 2018 Honda will have to watch out though...

I just finished shopping for these cars, and the base LX Civic is nearly as pricey as the Mazda 3 with that top trim engine. This probably explains the comparison between these two uneven trim levels. I ended up buying the Mazda 3 Sport GT Premium fully loaded with winter tire changeovers and it cost me less than the MSRP for the Civic Hatch Sport (not even touring trim). The Mazda 3 was a much better drive than the Civic Sport Touring I test drove (both 6 speed manual). Clutch was too vague in the Honda, it's really bad for experienced drivers. That rev matching is sweet for beginners, but that clutch makes it about as much fun as the CVT to drive. It also seemed like I couldn't get the nice LED lights on the Honda unless I forked over 32k for the overpriced top trim level, and those lights were my favorite part of the new civic look. I felt like the Honda dealer did not want to cut me a deal on any of those higher trim levels, even as a repeat customer! Meanwhile Mazda bent over backwards to get my business.

What’s the MahZda with the way this guy pronounces the word ‘Mazda?’

Its amazing how when I put it to 1.25x speed and it still feels damn normal. Proves to show how slow he talks.

I am in the process of buying a car and I had my mind set on getting the 3 but then I drove the civic and now I am having a hard time deciding between the two... at first I hated the civic looks but it has grown on me and it is very spacious, efficient on gas, and has apple/android car play... my heart says Mazda3 but my mind says Honda Civic... 😩😭

I wonder why they won't review the top end touring with a uhhh cvt hmmmmmm

mazda 3 for the win... brilliant car to drive ... absolutely a pleasure. honda is a practical car ..it's for people who like to go from a to b , really isn't made for driving pleasure and that's fine. I've owned a 2007 Mazda 3 and ten years later it still is soooo fun to drive. for me it Mazda for life...i won't even thinking about test driving a honda

I am going to buy a car this year, but can't decide. The two cars here that are reviewed here have different prices. I am on my second Civic. The mazda looks better, but the mileage to power and price are making it a tough choice. I want the 2.5 liter, but the price and mpg....the LX 6 speed Civic hatchback has good power to mileage and the price is 3 grand cheaper. I have looked at the stock online for civics and mazda3's and they rarely stock manual transmissions! Luckily my civic is showing age but is usable, so I have time to think this over.

How about the Mazda 3 with the I-Eloop system. With That system it should get better than the civic in gas Mileage per gallon

Top review.

I'll get the mazda3. It has better interior, steering and safety tech (since this has blind spot monitoring while civic uses the stupid lanewatch camera). The only thing the mazda is bad at is the space

i would like to see the canadian version of the civic 4wd

6:35 chase that celica if you can. haha

This guy talks slow

great review but the honda tra emission is .ugh smoother

Increasing the speed to 1.25 made it so much watchable.

I test drive both. 2 brand new 2017 models, I'm in disagreement in a few areas, the civic feels much better to drive. It corners like no other. The Mazda was similar but it just wasn't the same, it was something you just have to feel

Mazda 3 hands down

The Civic is growing on me. White is not the right color for it though. From the ones I have seen, they have really nice blue in the catalogue. If you get a sporty version (or maybe even a Type r) I would go for a red or a black one. ;)

Who the hell says “no one buys a manual”?! It’s almost the only way to get a real transmission anymore. Manual until I have arthritis so bad I can’t push in the clutch!

This is the most Canadian car review I’ve ever herd