2020 Honda Civic vs 2020 Hyundai Elantra vs 2020 Mazda MAZDA3

2020 Honda Civic

#3 in Compact Cars

2020 Hyundai Elantra

#19 in Compact Cars

2020 Mazda MAZDA3

#3 in Compact Cars

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EX CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Civic Coupe EX CVT	N/A	N/A	$21,923	$23,600
Civic Coupe LX CVT	N/A	N/A	$19,563	$21,050
Civic Coupe Sport CVT	N/A	N/A	$21,044	$22,650
Civic Coupe Sport Manual	N/A	N/A	$20,303	$21,850
Civic Coupe Touring CVT	N/A	N/A	$25,303	$27,250
Civic Hatchback EX CVT	31	40	$22,525	$24,250
Civic Hatchback EX-L CVT	31	40	$23,636	$25,450
Civic Hatchback LX CVT	31	40	$20,211	$21,750
Civic Hatchback Sport CVT	29	35	$21,970	$23,650
Civic Hatchback Sport Manual	29	37	$21,229	$22,850
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring CVT	29	35	$26,876	$28,950
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Manual	29	37	$26,136	$28,150
Civic Sedan EX CVT	N/A	N/A	$22,247	$23,950
Civic Sedan EX-L CVT	N/A	N/A	$23,358	$25,150
Civic Sedan LX CVT	N/A	N/A	$19,331	$20,800
Civic Sedan LX Manual	25	36	$18,591	$20,000
Civic Sedan Sport CVT	N/A	N/A	$20,998	$22,600
Civic Sedan Sport Manual	N/A	N/A	$20,257	$21,800
Civic Sedan Touring CVT	30	38	$25,858	$27,850
Civic Si Coupe Manual	26	36	$23,405	$25,200
Civic Si Coupe Manual w/Summer Tires	26	36	$23,590	$25,400
Civic Si Sedan Manual	N/A	N/A	$23,405	$25,200
Civic Si Sedan Manual w/Summer Tires	N/A	N/A	$23,590	$25,400
Civic Type R Touring Manual	22	28	$34,324	$36,995

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ECO DCT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Elantra ECO DCT	33	41	$20,829	$21,600
Elantra Limited IVT	30	40	$22,062	$23,150
Elantra Limited IVT SULEV	30	40	$22,062	$23,150
Elantra SE IVT	30	40	$18,656	$19,300
Elantra SE IVT SULEV	30	40	$18,656	$19,300
Elantra SEL IVT	30	40	$19,365	$20,050
Elantra SEL IVT SULEV	30	40	$19,365	$20,050
Elantra Sport DCT	26	33	$23,118	$24,150
Elantra Value Edition IVT	30	40	$20,215	$20,950
Elantra Value Edition IVT SULEV	30	40	$20,215	$20,950
Elantra GT Automatic	25	32	$19,825	$20,650
Elantra GT N Line Automatic	25	32	$23,538	$24,600
Elantra GT N Line Manual	23	30	$22,504	$23,500

2020 Mazda MAZDA3

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,923

$20,829

$20,565

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,600

$21,600

$21,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$393 / month

$360 / month

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The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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5.8

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Honda Civic sets the pace among affordable compact cars.

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra is a well-equipped value.

The Mazda 3 punches above its weight class with an upmarket interior, good handling, and optional all-wheel drive.

TCC Likes

Great interior space
Good value
Stellar fuel economy

Overall value
Potent turbo engines
Fun and roomy hatchback

Stylish sedan
Sporty handling
Upmarket interior

TCC Dislikes

Base infotainment isn’t great
Poorly performing headlights
Hatch is a little too over the top

Value Edition not so much value
Too many trims
Base SE can feel cheap

Not-so stylish hatchback
Premium models get expensive
Limited front visibility

Fuel Economy

City

33 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

34.5

37.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.6

55.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

42.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.6

95.8

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

35.9

35.7

Front Head Room (in)

36.5

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

48.1

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

56.2

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

177.3

181.9

Height, Overall (in)

54.9

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.9

61.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.9

14.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

17.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50HR17

P195/65TR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/50HR17

P195/65TR15

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2897

2857

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

162 @ 1700

156 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5 L/91

1.4 L/83

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

174 @ 6000

128 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65 - 0.41

3.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.24

4.12

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.86

5.10

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.96

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.88

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.26

Summary

Body Style

Coupe

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Honda Civic Coupe

Hyundai Elantra

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.1

4.9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2020 Honda Civic

2020 Civic is in showrooms
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Lease: From $250/mo. (Sign & Drive)
Finance: From 1.9% APR

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2020 Hyundai Elantra

2020 Elantra available
Rebates: Up to $2,500 stackable cash
Finance: 0.0% APR for 60 months
Lease: From $139 for 36 months (SE)

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2020 Mazda MAZDA3

2020 Mazda3 selection still looks great
$1,000 rebate for all buyers
Lease from $179 for 36 months + free 1st payment
Get 0% APR for 60 months, no payment for 90 days

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