I think Mazda and Honda have gone different ways. Mazda towards more premium or luxurious class whereas Honda continues to refine their cars in terms of engines. The latest gen Mazda 3 and Honda Civic are miles apart in terms of styling, interior and exterior. In my opinion Mazda looks way better than Honda, interior and exterior wise. Where Hondas always succeeded is their engines. Great video man.
Thanks Tim! Totally agree, I have been pleased with my recent Honda's but Mazda's interior and styling game has blown me away. The new Mazda 3 AWD looks incredible.
i like my 2012 mazda 3 but I would definitely not buy a newer mazda 3. I'd love a mazda speed 3 or 6 or if I we're to go for a different new car i'd go for a 2016-2019 civic
Mazda is developing an proper transmission, new mazda 3 is also more expensive now due to the cost of the transmission, new Hondas only cares about their brand like developing nsx made in America civic type r made in the UK, however regular car honda now uses cvt lost vtec and is cheaper now so that means honda is living out its name, I went from owning three Hondas to buying an new mazda
I have a 2006 Mazda 3 sedan with 175k miles. The car is super fun to drive and its pretty good on gas! Repairs are relatively cheap too compared to other cars I've owned
@@Dennis.B7 Your first issue is you went to a dealer, they will ALWAYS charge you more for repairs. That doesn't matter what country you're in. The second is you're in Canada and I'm in America, so there will be a difference in price when it comes to stuff like that. Cheap for us might be expensive for you, and vice versa. I just recently had my clutch replaced and my flywheel resurfaced and it only cost me $600, whereas replacing the clutch in my 2005 BMW M3 cost me nearly almost triple that. In terms of reliability and cost to maintain, an older Mazda will run about as long as an older Honda and will cost around the same to keep it running, provided you don't mistreat your car.
Very informative video! I actually just bought a 2018 Mazda 3 GS and couldn't be happier. The drive feels smooth and premium like a German car just without the check engine light.. I have had a B7 Audi A4 and although I love the drive and performance of the 2.0T it has given me so many issues such as coolant leaks, engine oil burning up, transmission fluid leaks! Even when I babyed the car I learned that going for a used Audi is just a bad idea through my personal experience. I didn't want to sacrifice the premium German driving experience by going for a typical everyday car like a Toyota but when I drove the 2018 Mazda 3 I fell in love with it!
Thanks for watching! Glad to hear the 18' Mazda 3 is treating you well - I love how they look. Definitely agree with you that Mazda interiors have that European feel. I'm in the market for an SUV now and the CX5 is really tempting!
Just got a 2012 Mazda 3 Touring/skyactiv with 100k for $4700. It was running rough, but new plugs solved it. Really like it except the suspension is much too stiff. I'm 66 with a torn disc, and need something smoother. Road noise is also high.
I just wore out my 2002 Mazda Protege 5. Had it 22 years! I didn't expect it to last this long so I really could have done better in caring for it. The rust won. Had original everything, including the timing belt at 270,000 and clutch. Just purchased a 2010 Mazda 3 Hatch 6 speed. Loving it, although it doesn't seem to be as much fun to drive as the Protege. Still really impressed with the 2010 though. Btw, I live in Edmonton! Thanks for your review!
I'm all for mazda, great reliable cars, very affordable, I own a 2008 mazda 3 and have owned it for many years. Though I'm considering on getting a 2015 mazda 6, I love the look of them. Or I might get the 2014 to 2016 mazda 3. I really wish they brought back the mazda rx8 with a none rotary engine, but maybe a 2.5 or 3.0 turbo engine. The rx8 was a great looking car, but had many issues, I think that the front of the 2008 mazda 3 has a look of the front end of the rx8, that's just my opinion. Anyway love mazda 3. Never owned a civic but have had a accord executive 2001. Thanks for the video.
Love my 2010 Mazda 3 GT. It's been very reliable, however I have had problems with electrical stuff. Switches, sensors, etc. This car taught me that added features will just be more things to fix someday. I have had to fix the adaptive xenon headlights, the brake light switch, the sunroof switch, and I have one or more bad speed sensors causing an ABS light on the dash.
That’s good to know, I wasn’t aware those were issues! And I agree, I drive modern cars and notice all of the somewhat unnecessary electronics that just cause more problems if they stop working!
I bought 2018 Mazda 3 GX, it’s fun and efficient which is remarkable. It was a tough choice between Civic and Mazda but I am happy I made the right choice. It even made going to work and coming home very fun and relaxing experience.
Were they easy to diagnose? I have the exact same vehicle, haven’t had those issues yet but preparing just incase. I did have a leaky headlight that made the xenon ballast go out and I had to reseal the headlight, which was way bigger of a job than I was prepared for!
Best opinion piece I watched all day. As a Nigerian looking out for a "early in your career" car that isn't Toyota. I think I'm in love with Mazda 3 2014. Great work 👍
The Mazda has been the better car since the end of the 8th gen Civic. I'm not a fan of the direction Honda has went with those tiny turbo GDI engines and the CVT transmissions. Honda has been too busy chasing MPG numbers while Mazda has transplanted Honda as the king of fun to drive reliable cars.
Unloaded an ancient Accord and just bought a 2014 Mazda 3, hatchback, manual. I agree with your assessment AND will be adding roof racks for the snowboards! Nice video!
@@JurassikBBL if that question is for me. I decide to go with the Mazda for a change. I was done with the sedan and wanted a hatchback and more driver focused. The Accord is an awesome family car and will run well over 300k. So nothing against the Accord. Just needed a change.
Enjoyed my last gen Acura CSX, but it was the deterioration of the seat the made me trade it in for a 2014 Mazda3 GT (all manual, hard to choose the better transmission for feel). Great takes. Also, been a decade since I’ve been in Edmonton, happy to recognize a few locations.
Great video comparison with these two excellent Japanese manufacturers. I personally leaning towards purchasing a second hand 2018 Mazda3 Hatchback manual. I have been a Honda loyalist since 1988, owned Civics, Accords, CRVs and Integs in the past and currently but would love to own a Mazda. My mom owned one back in 1984 a Mazda GLC Hatchback and it was an amazing car.
I love my 8th gen Civic but my cousin's 3rd gen Mazda3 is just way more fun to drive and feels way more premium to me. My next car will be a Mazda3 or Civic Si.
I've had my 2010 Mazda 3 for 4 years now. I've put 100,000km's on it and counting. These little cars are fantastic. I get about 744 km's per tank, its only $60 to fill up (its about $1.80/L where I am) It has 209,000 km's i'll probably get it to 300,000km's no problem. My mom has a 2021 Civic and I personally find it too wide when i drive it. Like you i prefer something a little more thin and zippy and the 2010 fits the bill perfectly.
Wow sounds like the Mazda is treating you really well! And agreed the new sedans these days are getting so huge - the civic is like an old accord in footprint to me.
I just switched from a 2011 Civic lx-s to a 2010 Mazda 3 hatch s grand touring. I drove the Honda for over a year and the Mazda is definitely better for me personally. But both compare similarly in many ways.
My '17 Mz3 2.5L HB manual with summer HiPo tires is a superb driving car. With winter wheels I get through 90-95% of all the driving needed. I'm averaging 35.4 mpg so far for the year. The super low end torque of the 2.5 is impressive. And it still has the multilink rear suspension. Not a 'Ram Transit Van' torsion beam setup. Some say it feels and steers better than an Audi A3. All I'll say is it's the best car I've ever owned...except for my Z06...hehehe
This is very useful and the best I’ve stumbled across. I’m looking at either a (2015 - 2017) diesel I-DTEC in the UK which has unbelievably good gas mileage, versus a petrol 2 litre Mazda 3 skyactive which I’m completely torn between. Both seem great but I think I’m edging towards the Mazda for the greater driving experience.
My Uncle has a 2012 mazda 3 skyactive that started to get some carbon build up. He just put some treatment and revved it. He blew it out all the carbon and it works like new again. Not at all as bad as Volkswagens cheaper model gti engines from what I've seen.
Ayeee that's a proper review dude 💯 agree w you the evolution of Mazda 3 has been astounding over the years!! Respect to the Honda 🙏 love the Mazda ❤ this brand is kinda underrated I have a 2014 I only wish the base model had a few more features on the center stack it doesn't show RPMs any solutions?
Thanks man🔥 yeah I was so shocked with my base 2014 Mazda 3 didn’t have a tachometer especially since it’s a manual. And it has push start but no cruise control🤔
@@RideYEG wowww really eh damn o.o shocking for a manual it's super important.. but yeah mazda coulda made the base a lot better.. sometimes engine RPMs can hint at any issues that might be goin unregistered n catch those issues early but mine only has just over 103k kms.. I'm in Toronto btw was glad to see a fellow Canadian's thoughts on this definitely subbed 💯😁
Hi, really nice video.. I would request you to a similar comparison for mazda 3 and Honda civic for 2017-2022 models please. Looking forward to that video😄
Appreciate the concise and intelligent narration. If you have a moment could you tell me which Mazda model years were known for for paint jobs that chipped and faded? And you probably mentioned it but I missed it, are the 2014 to 2018 Mazda3 all-wheel drive? Thanks
i have a 2008 Mazda 3 a 2009 Mazda CX9 and 2011 Mazda 3 i love mazda they are very reliable all you need to do is keep up with basic maintenance. Brakes, Tire Rotations, Oil Change
Same choice as mine. I ended up with the mazda3 2015 mainly due to civics here are all cvt's and the top trims for both brands with the same mileage and year mazda is cheaper.
@@blackriderph4340 I picked one of those up recently. I’ve owned a bunch of bikes before, handful of them bigger than the 400 but I find the 400 is perfect for my needs👍
@@RideYEG Its perfect for me too maybe a bit too powerful for my application. Im from the Philippines btw and in my area theres no closed circuits and the streets that I mainly ride are narrow just 2 lanes max and theres a lot of stray dogs and kids playing lol its a mess here so even a 400 cant stretch its legs. But its a great bike no issues!
So, something to note. When these modern cars say they have a "turbo", its not a turbo in the way many people might think. They are Very small turbos compared to what you would expect in a performance car. They run off regular (ie non-premium) gas and are ONLY there to supplement the engines normal lack of power. A LOT of manufactures are doing this to keep engine fuel economy high while not completely sacrificing power to do it. From what i recall, the "turbos" they put in these cars are about the size of your fist. I wish i found find the image of it again, but manufactures seem pretty good on hiding them, or the fact that they have them at all. That said, I did see Mazda 3 2023 might have an actual performance turbo option? But i guess they are not calling it a Speed3? weird.
I have Civic 2007 hatchback. I must say that interior and exterior looks very solid even up to this day. I got my Honda for 2500 euros. Now, like 4 years later, cost of such a car is still...2500 euros. Considering superb maintenance which I had done, I might even be able to sell it for 3000 euros or more. Car is very well respected in Baltics. I recently inspected used car market. There is nothing I would like to buy in place of my Honda Civic even in a range of 5000 euros. The only other car which I want are Mazdas, but I will buy them expensive. I'm thinking that after two years, I might just replace my Honda Civic with...newer mid-priced Honda Civic. The only thing I'm missing is back camera. More of the same for me, please. Later, I will buy newest MX-5 as my dream car and my second car will be latest Mazda 3 hatchback. But that in a decade or so.
Yo. Nice vid. Yo. I drive a 09 TC. It forces me to keep it cuz it just runs runs runs. Quite zippy too, well at least to me. Mazda will be my next ride in a few years. Crosstrek in manual has been inticing too.
@@RideYEG I really love the car. Of course you have to be cautious because certain editions burn oil, I have to put in a quart every 800 miles. It's my first manual car as well, got tired of buying used sticks cuz they are ALL beat to death and will eventually give you problems. But other than the oil thing it run problem free. I could probably hit 250k with this ride, I'm at a 135k now and got it with 89k. And as I said, its fast and furious and pretty enough for my needs. Wonderful cars, the scions.
both as are reliable but parts for mazda are cheaper and also if you get the 2.5 it’s still powerful while being under tune and you never need to rev it high so it will last longer
Me and my ex both drove these cars. I drove the MAZDA3 and he drove the civic. I can boil it down to, we were always more comfortable in the civic. Always.
Ok, Ride Yeg, as you know, but failed to mention. Skyactive was released after the shit Ford divorce. That's when Mazda products got much better. As far as carbon build up. I haven't seen it and I own two Mazdas with the 2.5T direct injection. Then again, I run intake valve cleaner every 22k miles. I would recommend the same if you have direct injection. Ford is crap and Hyundai is not even in the same field.
I'm a 24 year old living in Ontario and I'm looking to buy my first used car. I found a posting for a 2013 Mazda 3 for 6k with 175 000 km that looks to be in good condition and comes with winter tires as well as has had upgraded interface the seller is advertising it as only selling because they've got a company car now and I'm really considering getting it. Only problem is my Dad doesn't want me to buy a car without running it by him first and he seems to have a strong bias towards a lot of car manufacturers such as ford and mazda. I've done a lot of research on this car and from what I've found it seems to be pretty solid and reliable for a used car. Do you think it'd be a safe bet to trust my judgment and just go for it? I'm not super knowledgeable about cars so I appreciate the video helping me with my research!
If the car seems like it’s been well taken care of (eg if the owner has owned it for a long time and have the service records) and the owner seems like a pretty decent person those are two things that help me decide on the final decision. The price isn’t bad, but make sure you look closely for any signs of rust. Let me know what you end up deciding on!
I owned a used 2010 Mazda 3 GT before, they're reliable cars. With almost 5 years I had it I only had to replace the air intake actuator, Fuel pump (the fuel guage sender unit failed) ,tires and general maintenance. The parts are cheap because I got them from auto wreckers(Pic and Save). lol Don't forget to make sure the A/C works!!!
I got a question for mazda 3 owners... Which one Will You pick for dayly driving and long trips and of course difference on gas milage, the 2012 2.0 or the 2012 2.5??? I'm about yo purchasr My 1st car But I'm thinking on getting Mazda 3 or Civic, But I think I'll go with the mazda But which one Will work ? 2.0 or 2.5?
2012 Mazda hatchback 2.0 skyactiv w/6m vs 2012 honda si sedan What would be your pick? Just thinking about resell value as I’ll try to get a 2015 civic si after when I have the money
I do not see video screen like you show in footage of Honda Civic 2010-2013. All used Honda Civics do not have that feature. Hence, I think they are lacking and back camera too. Seems you have wrong footage AND updated model was really disappointing. Hmm, it seems to be your car. Probably it is only for sports (premium) models which had that screen. After checking some more, that era Hondas rarely have full out infotainment system. There is a smaller screen located in secondary screen.
I remember them being especially bad before the Skyactive years but they really seemed to have improved 2014 onwards. We have -40C winters in this part of Canada and they literally pour salt and sand on the roads to get traction😂
Need advice anyone please??? I can't decide between a 2012 Scion Tc auto, 120k miles or a 2012 Honda Civic LX w Manual Transmission, 88k miles. I like the idea of a Honda with lower mileage even though it's slow and not sporty look. The Tc is faster as far as hp goes and looks better than the Civic LX but the 2 doors might make car insurance higher. I just want a fun daily, driver car and yes, I considered a Civic Si but they're out of my budget and most are high mileage or heavily modded. Let me know your thoughts??? Thx
What's your verdict on the corollas of the 2000-the 2010s? I know they are really boring but does the manual variant make it comparable? thanks man your videos are very well made
Thank you for your feedback! Yeah they are extremely reliable but rather bland in driving character and interior design. I was excited to test out the 5-speed manual but it was also very boring. Civic 8th gen really beats it in most categories that are on my priority list!
2003-2008 gen was the best, super reliable, I had a 2005 type s years back. Put 222,000 miles till someone hit me. I have a 2013 mazda 3 hatchback and it is immaculate compared to other economy cars in its class. I also own a 2014 Ford Focus ST. Same chassis, but the interior is so much nicer in the mazda 3
Corolla... vanilla; Elantra... had potential in the mid 2000's then let us down in the 20teens, putting out great stuff now though; Impreza... not another headgasket!; MistuWHAAT?; American... also ran
Here in central Illinois right now people want 13-15k for 10 year old civics with around 100k miles. I don't know much about car values, that seems a bit much. At least I can find Mazda 3s around the same year for quite a bit cheaper here
@@RajparaMaulik Really a case to case basis. Dealers aren’t straying away from MSRP and you almost always have to finance. This may be the direction to go though with the low supply on the used market.
I see at 4:25 you start talking about the skyactive model. How do you prevent or clean up the carbon buildup? I seen on one video, which I can not find right now, it says you are supposed to clean out something...some manifold or something they said.
While I haven’t experienced the problem firsthand, I’ve read that avoiding using cheap/low quality oil is key for prevention. I’ve also see some people on forums mention revving the engine pretty high every so often surprisingly as well😂
Having a hard time deciding between a 2011 mazda 3 gs with 97k or a 2011 honda dx-g couple 117k.. mazda definitely has more features it looks like just don't know which has a longer life span.. any advice?
I think the Ford Fiesta with the Awesome Dual Clutch transmission beats both of these trash cars in everyway! Reliability, looks, etc. I'm kidddddddddddding! I'm a fan of Mazda as I've owned two and Honda is great car too! On a serious note don't buy that Ford!
@@GoaWay... That’s a pretty good deal if it’s in good shape and has been taken care of. Nothing against the Fiesta - I’ll actually have some Ford reviews coming in the future.
@@RideYEG it has 120k miles on it, and it has an open recall about the door latches. I haven't went and checked it yet though. I heard fords aren't too reliable. I don't want something that will give out within one or two years. That's why I was trying to get as many opinions on it as I could. ☺️ I will look forward to your reviews on the fords.
@@GoaWay... That mileage is pretty high, and the problem with the Fiesta and other subcompacts where I live is they’re underpowered for long highway drives. I’d personally go with the Kia Rio over a Fiesta (having owned one for a brief period of time).
Is rust bad if the car hasn’t been up north at all? My son is looking at a 2005 Mazda 3 and no obvious rust but we have to look closer when we go see it. It’s been in SC it’s whole life. Has 171,000 miles. And it’s manual.
Wrong mazda for 2010 2014, mazda 3 killed civic after anything after 10th gen not ro mention u can get in made in Japan models civics are made in North America, so honda lost their ways, plus for those of u that can't drive stick, mazda use real gear auto, where civic use cvt for that mazda wins
