Carlist pls give this dude a raise, this dude gave such a splendid comparison especially with his accent

Wow, excellent review, so in depth, your voice and the way you speak adds so much to the video

I go for Mazda 3.

I've seen lots of Civic FE vs Mazda 3 comparison reviews, but this is one of the most fascinating so far. Love the delivery, love how the reviewer highlights little aspects that other reviewers might only touch on, love how it's made easily accessible for both everyday commuters and those who are more passionate about driving. This is A-plus content.

last 2 weeks, i've tested both cars...and as a person who love driving, my deposit money goes to mazda 3... just love the dynamics,driving feels, premium exterior n interior.. it might be not too generous for the space, but it sufficient enough for single person like me.. if only bermaz can bring the mazda3 2.5 turbo..fuhhh.. i think,im gonna buy that too...

Absolutely great review. Thank you.

I used to own Civic FC TCP. Currently a proud owner of the Mazda 3 Liftback 2.0. Test drove a Civic FE before and agree with Jim. All points on both cars are spot-on 👍

Mazda has perfected the 3 aesthetically and functionally

Civic is CKD and Mazda 3 is CBU but Mazda 3 has premium quality and better specs than Civic

Those hump you call center tunnel are actually the passageway for exhaust system. Also help improve structural rigidity. It is not meant to use for propshaft of RWD/4WD only.

One thing about the Honda cars this review forgot to mention. All Honda cars assembled in Malaysia will show rattling sound in the cabin just after few months.

Well done carlist for hiring this dude.

I rarely post comments but this time I must make an exception. Really brilliant review. Totally nailed it. All the relevant info and impressions delivered in a very engaging and clear manner. Keep it up bro.👍👍

Subscribed. Love this reviewer.

Good review.. thank you

Excellent review

This is purely great review, thanks

This is the first Honda car that really excites me as a Mazda fan boy

Very clear review. Thank you

Nitpick 4 i'm with you on that. Honda Malaysia doesn't even have Qi wireless charging as an optional accessory but HRV does and HRV doesn't even have wireless Carplay, pretty weird options from Honda Malaysia.

Excellent review n comparison. Having owned 7 different Honda models n three of them civics, u got me thinking of trying out the Mazda 3 now😂

I’m own Honda Civic FC 1.5 Turbo TCP before change to Mazda 3 2.0 High Plus. In Term Of Handling, Interior & Design Mazda 3 Win. Just The Space Mazda 3 lost. Overall Mazda 3 Is A Good Car & Feels Premium

Pls do more review about other cars, I like Jim slang and honesty, keep it up! Subscribed!

Good review mate. I Always refer back to this video since these are reliable reasonably priced cars here in South Africa

Current Mazda's sedans are my dream cars. The fact that they stubbornly stick to 6-speed torque converter auto trans is a very good decision since they can withstand more high-spirited driving compared to CVTs.

Excellent review and comparison! Subscribing now!

Excellent high standard review. Let me try to explain bulk center tunnel. Its the core strength for entire structure rigidity similar to building beam.

who is this man, dude splendid job u done ! pls give him a raise !

give this dude a raise!

This guy is damn good comparing the 2 cars. One of the best local car reviewers, if not the best🫡🫡🫡

I think that easter egg tray in the middle with that laser-etched or high-resolution molded pattern of the original Civic, from the looks of it, allows you to put a piece of paper above it and go over it with a pencil to lift the pattern onto the paper, and cut it out to make a fold-up little car. Pretty cute touch..

Owned the FC and now using the M3 LB. Really worth every extra premium it bargains. If only Bermaz brings 2.5 with a CKD/CBU thailand price T_T

In Australia, we have the 2.5L engine from the Mazda6 on the upspec versions of the Mazda3 (even in the previous generation from 2014 onwards). I think that would’ve helped it compare more favourably to the 1.5 Turbo in the Civic. I know you mentioned the 2.5 Turbo AWD model that is North Am exclusive, due to being LHD specific, but I see no reason why they couldn’t bring the standard 2.5 RHD model to M’sia like they do for Aus. On the flip side, we don’t get the Civic sedan in an affordable trim level here as there’s only one very expensive trim. But I guess they’re playing to each market, I know Honda was always wildly popular in Malaysia growing up there, as is Mazda in Australia over the past decade.

Because of this guy, subscribed!

I prefer the looks of the Honda Covic FE RS but I can't ignore the superior drive quality of the Mazda 3.

Mazda is definitely a driver’s car. Handling is good and very fun to drive ! The interior feel so premium, in fact more premium than some continental and luxury cars

The Mazda looks so much better! 🥰

jim is so macho, definitely a car guy 🎉🎉

Mazda is no longer can be compared with honda. Mazda is going for markets that people who are only willing to buy near-luxury cars. But not as expensive as Lexus and the 3 Germans..

Last year i was looking for a new car and i was about to buy the C180 benz, then browsing on you tube and I've seen this Japanese car was compared with continental cars. I was astonished with its beauty, design and the interiors elegance, so I ended buying the mazda 3 Premium sedan and been a proud owner ever since, btw, i used to be a civic fan boy.

I will go for Mazda 3.... got 5 yrs free service some more. Handling best.

mazda 3 for driving pleasure but the civic has the better package for day to day commute. as an owner of the last gen mazda 3 im happy that i choose it over the fc.btw spot on review and this fella deserved a channel on his own if there isnt any pay raise.

Love his efforts, his accent, please give him better mic or make his voice louder

Awesome review. Only thing i hate now is that I'm leaning towards mazda 3 😮. Mannn whatchu on mann😅

I think some people called it uninterupted line for that big airvent...you know just to make it flawless design like others does in their car

i stayed for the entire video bcs of the guy. well explained.

2020 facelifted Civic TCP variants come with 18” rims fitted with Michelin PS4, in which owners dont really need to go out and replace them.

I'll take the Mazda everyday all day

Like this dude's no nonsense straight talk, and nitpicks

If I’m single, I would have gone with Mazda 3 HB. But since I’m a father of 2, Civic FE all the way. It just ranks higher in the Fun/Comfort matrix for me personally. But no denying that Mazda is hella fun to drive. Maybe one day I’ll get a miata as a weekender if I’m lucky.

6:15 It is to increase the chassis rigidity.

Wished we had more CKD options for C segments, like from Nissan, Mitsubishi and Subaru so the market wouldn't just be filled up with just Civics and the Corrolla is overall lacking especially in the sporty department

I personally prefer the exterior of the Mazda 3 but can't get over how tight the cabin feels.

Did you check the tire pressure on that rs?

That Mazda is beautiful! 🔥✌🏻🔥

This guy accent is no joke,good reviews

Please compare the back seats for both Mazda 3 vs. Civic RS. As a family man rear passenger seats is quite important.

Mazda 3🔥

Well done!

Exterior looks ugly. Front like Audi and behind like Hyundai. No temperature meter too. Mazda 3 is better

hello! newbie here. in terms of spareparts and fuel consumption, which one will consume more bucks?

The honda civic interior horizontal dash "grill work" reminds me of the chrome strip in about the same location in the 1957 Chevy. Why did Maza make the top of the dash with so many different elvations, so to clean it requires more than a simple swipe of a wrist.

Is that Mazda 3 the top spec during Vs with top spec civic?

Nice honest review bro..agree with all you said..but this is Malaysia laa..nothing can beat honda..ahaha

Need to comment the NVH as well. The Melaka made not known with NVH, cut cost for sound insulation material?

definately go to mazda 3

Obviously you love the Mazda 3 saloon Jim😂 I do too but I will buy the civic V spec. More for the value and fantastic resale price. I’ve owned 3 generation of civics n now contemplating the 4th and have never been disappointed. So I must be the middle ground people 😂😂😂

Selagi aftersales Honda tak improve, selagi tu dah taknak Honda

I wonder if Civic e hev is better than the Madza 3...

The gap is too big in terms of CAR Refinement, quality and Class.. The Mazda was clearly meant to be rivals of the Germans. But we all know the Civic will sell more due to the Logo💩

You know that painful feeling when you're about to buy the Civic... but you go test drive Mazda 3... when you come back to buying the Civic, you know something is truly missing out there...

Mazda 3 got the sexy classy looks eventhough it is just a facelift not a new model

Damn bro dude got that Top Gear accent

Please shoot with tele zooms! 👀 🙏🏼

Which one has better lighting when traveling at night? Mazda3 ,Honda Civic

Do we race when we have two beasts side by side ?

Any mazda 3 group?

Nice and well reviewed. Will save money or sell able body to buy the Mazda. Civic is just too bland now.

honda is always going to be the better choice on paper for at least north america. But Mazdas, man after I drove one I never went back. I feel like they really wanted to make a coupe, because the backseat is barely useable

Tutup mata can say Mazda is always better than Civic la. If compare everything, Mazda still the best. With that price, I will vote for Mazda still. If Civic with 120K, I will opt in for it. It’s all abt the price at the end of the day.

Mazda 3 has ACC with Stop & Go?

Dua2 best...tapi sy pilih mazda 3..nmpk lebih cool

Civic looks more like korean kpop, while Mazda 3 looks like Italian bella😌, you choose….😁

Why not compare mazda 3 with corolla altis?

by seeing this video. it makes me want to buy the Mazda even more. to me being a big car enthusiast power is not my only concern. if we want power, just add in turbo on the Mazda like the 2L turbo that other markets have. Power is not my biggest concern because im not racing everyone on the road and honestly car enthusiast dont need tons of power. im not a racer nor do i want to race everybody, rather having fun is more important from a driver's car just like the MX5. so honestly engaging drive and fun is more important than power especially in this segment. Id rather put my money on the Mazda 3 and if it comes to the point i do need more power, just tune it, add a turbo in it. if i want even more. drop the 2.5 T engine in it. if it fits in other market, it will fit in Malaysian market. just as the same reason Mazda 3 has a transmission tunnel when it not a RWD, because America market has the AWD version. So the 2.5L T engine will fit. id rather have engaging and fun. Thank you Carlist and furthermore pls give this guy a raise. he is good. and very eloquent in the language. love the professionalism.

Kalau mampu, mazda 3. Civic ni kereta org kebanyakan. Bersepah kt jalan. Mazda ni premium

I used to own the Civic 1.5 TC-P and recently test drove the new Civic RS. My personal opinion is that the newer Civic RS doesn’t excite me enough compared to the previous model in terms of interior and exterior (handling is slightly better in the new RS). If I were to buy the Civic RS, I’m paying “more” for “less”.

We get 1.5 naturally aspirated Mazda 3 in Singapore...no 2.0 offered . . . . kenna smoke easily by Hyundai Avante 1.6 all the time.

Mazda 3 win, CBU from Japan and 5 years free service.

mazda only give u the feel, push to limit FE handle much much much better LOL

Mazda reliable jugak…..specs baik dri Civic

Got my civic rs in the end of march, until today, i’m satisfied 😊

You didn’t mention which car has more body roll

Which of the following makes Mazda 3 better handling compared to Civic FE? - Weight distribution - Centre of mass height - Centre of mass - Roll angular inertia - Yaw and pitch angular inertia (polar moment) - Suspension - Spring rate - Suspension travel - Tires and wheels - Track and wheelbase - Unsprung weight - Aerodynamics - Delivery of power to the wheels and brakes - Steering - Electronic stability control - Static alignment of the wheels - Rigidity of the frame (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_handling)

Honda is asking too much for the latest iteration of the Civic. Yet buyers are snapping them up like hot cakes. Remember, when the buying stops, so will be the overcharging!

Mazda 3 BM smoke 💨 him easily

Isn’t the road noise and noise insulation in general in the civic is a bit worse than the Mazda ?

Better take mazda than honda. Cause once you start to drive honda, once you feel that regret that there will be many defect qualities like what happened to my honda before I sold off to change to another brand, you will regret buying honda

Imma go for Honda and Civic all the time

Made in Japan CKD/Thailand vs Made in Malaysia🤔