Compare 2021 Honda Civic vs 2021 Hyundai Elantra vs 2021 Mazda MAZDA3

2021 Honda Civic
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2021 Hyundai Elantra
#6 in Compact Cars
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2021 Mazda MAZDA3
#6 in Compact Cars
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EX CVT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Civic Hatchback EX CVT 31 40 $23,423 $24,700
Civic Hatchback LX CVT 31 40 $21,172 $22,200
Civic Hatchback Sport CVT 29 35 $22,855 $24,100
Civic Hatchback Sport Manual 29 37 $22,098 $23,300
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring CVT 29 35 $27,416 $29,400
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Manual 29 37 $26,671 $28,600
Civic Sedan EX CVT N/A N/A $23,139 $24,400
Civic Sedan EX-L CVT 32 42 $24,275 $25,600
Civic Sedan LX CVT N/A N/A $20,268 $21,250
Civic Sedan Sport CVT N/A N/A $21,862 $23,050
Civic Sedan Touring CVT 30 38 $26,392 $28,300
Civic Type R Limited Edition Manual 22 28 $41,001 $43,995
Civic Type R Touring Manual 22 28 $35,323 $37,895
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Limited IVT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Elantra Limited IVT 31 41 $24,446 $25,450
Elantra Limited IVT SULEV 31 41 $24,446 $25,450
Elantra N Line DCT 28 36 $24,206 $25,200
Elantra N Line Manual 25 34 $23,150 $24,100
Elantra SE IVT 33 43 $19,075 $19,650
Elantra SE IVT SULEV 33 43 $19,075 $19,650
Elantra SEL IVT 31 41 $20,078 $20,900
Elantra SEL IVT SULEV 31 41 $20,078 $20,900
2021 Mazda MAZDA3
Pricing
Invoice Price
$23,423
$24,446
$19,751
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$24,700
$25,450
$20,650
Monthly Payment Estimate
$412 / month
$424 / month
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The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.7
6.7
6.7
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 Honda Civic doesn’t let social responsibility get in the way of a good time. The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has big style, big available tech, and big range from a hybrid powertrain. The 2021 Mazda 3 straddles the mainstream and upscale markets with a quality cabin, power that ranges from pedestrian to plentiful, and available all-wheel drive.
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Fuel Economy
City
31 mpg 31 mpg 23 mpg
Highway
40 mpg 41 mpg 36 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Cars Midsize Cars -
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
42.3 42.3 -
Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.8 99.4 -
Front Hip Room (in)
53.7 53.4 -
Second Leg Room (in)
36 38 -
Front Head Room (in)
37.6 38.7 -
Passenger Capacity
5 5 -
Second Hip Room (in)
48.8 50.5 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.9 56.5 -
Second Head Room (in)
37.4 37.3 -
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55 55.6 -
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.5 62.6 -
Wheelbase (in)
106.3 107.1 -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.8 71.9 -
Track Width, Front (in)
60.9 62.2 -
Length, Overall (in)
177.9 184.1 -
Height, Overall (in)
56.5 55.7 -
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 5.3 -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
46.2 - -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
25.7 - -
Trunk Volume (ft³)
- 14.2 -
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.2 10 -
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc -
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes -
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.1 11 -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA -
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
12.4 14 -
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.7 17.7 -
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion -
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P215/50HR17 P225/45HR17 -
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA -
Front Tire Size
P215/50HR17 P225/45HR17 -
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact -
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA -
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2955 2868 -
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum -
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel -
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 17 X 7 -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact -
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum -
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 17 X 7 -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
162 @ 1700 132 @ 4500 -
Engine Order Code
NA STDEN1 -
Displacement
1.5 L/91 2.0 L/122 -
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
174 @ 6000 147 @ 6200 -
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 -
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI -
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
34 35 -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
40 41 -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
31 31 -
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.65 - 0.41 2.68 - 0.39 -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.81 4.89 -
Trans Type
1 1 -
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
1.86 2.82 -
Trans Order Code
NA NA -
Trans Description Cont.
CVT w/OD CVT w/OD -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Honda Civic Hatchback Hyundai Elantra -
Body Style
Hatchback Sedan -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Torsion Beam -
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Torsion Beam -
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.2 5.0 -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 550 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 120 -
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
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2021 Honda Civic
  • 2022 Civic arriving, 2021 still available
  • Lease: From $169/mo. (2021)
  • Rebate: $500 dealer cash (2021 sedan)
  • Finance: From 1.9% APR
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2021 Hyundai Elantra
  • 2021 Hyundai Elantras available; 2022s arriving
  • Lease: From $159 for 36 months
  • Rebates: Up to $1,000
  • Finance: From 0.0% APR + Deferral
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2021 Mazda MAZDA3
  • 2021 Mazda3 supplies steady
  • Lease: From $213 for 36 months
  • Rebates: Up to $1,250 off
  • Finance: From 0% APR
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