BEST OF THE BEST! -- 2024 Mazda 3 Select Sport vs. 2024 Honda Civic Sport: Comparison
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- Here's our comparison of the 2024 Mazda 3 Sedan Select Sport vs. 2024 Honda Civic Sport!
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0:00 Intro
0:45 Pricing Breakdown
1:55 Detailed Exterior Comparison
3:53 Interior Comparison
8:17 Test Drive & Impressions Comparison
13:16 Sound Level Reading (dB) Comparison
14:34 Comparison Conclusion
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And it's Mazda 3 for me. Plus around here, you have a way better chance of keeping the Mazda in the driveway overnight and not in a container on it's way overseas.
I will agree with yourself the Civic gets car jacked and stolen way more than the 3.. Nobody wants a Mazda 3..........
As much as I’m loyal to both Honda and Toyota, I love the Mazda. I don’t have to worry about my car in some metal containers in Newark! 😢
@@angelrodriguezfigueroa7651 Again I say nobody with common sense wants a Mazda, carjackers and car thieves aren't dumb.......
@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 You might want to read the comments here, there are a lot of people that wanted, and bought, the mazda. I don't think I've ever heard anyone call call thieves smart before either. I guess Hyundai and Kia owners who have their cars stolen should be glad the thieves think so highly of those status symbols.
@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8well that’s a ridiculous statement 💀
Mazda3. It rated safer in the updated side test and updated moderate overlap test, from IIHS. Civic didn't get any award for 2024, Mazda3 got Top Safety Pick +.
oh wow
I drove both and would still take the Mazda 3. My only negatives about the civic were the CVT trans and the uncomfortable sitting position.
My only complaints about the Mazda 3 was the embarrassing lack of rear leg room! It's a deal breaker for many! All the space wasted on the extended hood! Both cars are the same height, length and width, yet the Civic has ample rear leg room.
@@ms.b9093 Yes if you're concerned about rear leg room I would go for a Jetta instead although the civic is enough for most people.
How does the civic have uncomfortable sitting position? These are the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in on an entry level economy car. I honestly love these seats. I’m also 6’4 and 250 pounds.
@@ms.b9093if you are concerned about legroom why are you even shopping for a small sedan?
Just get a Camry.
You can get a civic sport hatchback with a manual in 2024
I bought a Mazda 3 Premium trim stick shift and I'm in love with the car. Beautiful exterior aesthetic and the interior is plush and seems nicer than it should be at that price point.
Just bought a mazda3 select sport and was absolutely floored with him good it was compared to a Honda or even a Corolla
I have a 2023 Mazda3 Hatch, and it feels SO much nicer than the other cars in its class. No comparison in my opinion! Mazda’s are amazing!
@@AAPLGUY the hatch Mazda 3 has the worst blind spot you better have life insurance........
Same, these new mazdas have the premium feel and finish of Audi, they are very noice ;)
No, I have blind-spot monitoring. No issues here with that.@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8
That's EXACTLY what they remind me of, an Audi!@@Unsalted375
Excellent comparison!😸😊
This was a very good car compare ! And I have a Mazda 3 this was soooo fair and on point. These were my exact reason after owning a Preferred for a while now. Everytime anyone sits down they say, No shit this is a Mazda, this nice.... How much was it? The sound system is fair, like honestly mehh. 6 outta 10. Many people who've been in my passenger seat countless times still talked about how amazing the car feels and and how comfortable it is and it didn't cost way more. And the infotainment is so simple and it has this quality still and sucks a little not being touch. Everyone has figured out the dial thing caudr it no huge learning curve to it.
I had a Mazda 3 hatchback NA as a rental for a few weeks while my car was in the shop. I must say I was thoroughly impressed. Much better than all the newer Corolla sedans and hatches I had, plus it has a traditional automatic, not a CVT. Only gripe is you can’t get the red leather in the top trim.
Which market? Im in NA, 2024 turbo premiun plus with white exterior red leather interior. Had to get it from a dealership an hour away because the combo was tough to find but it does exist.
@@aintdanyet wow I just checked and you’re right! They must’ve made a change for the 2024 model year or something. You used to only be able to get the red leather on the carbon edition I believe but that’s cool. I would still probably get a Camry xse v6 over this as I like a v6 and I like my cooled seats plus 40k for a compact car is a bit steep but for the money the Mazda 3 is a better compact sedan than the civic and the Corolla.
Red leather in the top trim? Sure can!
Love your video
I love my 24 Civic Sport Touring Hatchback manual. Works for me. Nice BOSE stereo too. I had a 2004 Mazda 3 sedan with manual & it was a very nice car & fun to drive. I haven’t tried a recent model year Mazda 3.
I once had to choose between these two cars last time, i ended up buying the mazda 3 considering im a huge honda fan boy. Now its already 3 years and still enjoying my mazda 3.
Is there any update from mazda 3 hybrid model? next year? seems like it's available in the market but not just for NA
I occasionally watch your videos when they happen to pop up, and just noticed a Paul Miller Mazda decal on the test car.
Are you all from Lexington I assume?
Yep, we live in Lexington
I like the 3 way more but unfortunately the Civic is what I’m shopping for as it’s really the winner for baby seat and booster seat friendliness. I have to say the new civic is quite high quality! Not Mazda 3 level, but nice nonetheless.
I like the look of the Mazda a bit better and prefer a regular transmission. Great video!
I was really impressed with the ride quality and NVH with my friends 2019 mazda 3 and I own a 2015 Lexus is350 f sport so that saids alot. I previously owned a 2014 mazda 3 grand touring which I loved, but the it was too noisy and unrefined. The new mazda 3 is night a day difference in the refinement.
Can't choose!
They are both my favorite of all time 😊
Get the Mazda
I went Civic sport touring. I really liked the Mazda 3 sedan just tad to small. I also like the way the Civic handles. But the 3 looks better.
where do you find a mazda 3 select sport for 24k? they start at 25k
I bought the 3 sedan because i obviously liked it more than the others. Its an AWD Carbon Edition and the only con i have so far is gasilage is pretty bad compared to listed. Im getting around 21. All city so far though. Sucks after assuming id be buying some sort of hybrid or ev for the last few years. But its a fun car. Love it so far.
It'll go up after a while
I'm averaging 31-32 MPG in my 2022 CX-30 Carbon Edition (non-turbo) & that is all suburban around-town driving & no expressway driving. If your Mazda3 Carbon is the non-turbo then you should be averaging about the same assuming that you aren't driving it like a race car driver. If you have the Carbon turbo then don't expect much better than low/mid-20's MPG.
@@dystopia-usa mine is AWD and it's been suburban driving as well. I'm definitely not going easy on it.but not crazy either. I drive harder in my work 06 Corolla and get over 30ish.
I own the civic sport hatchback and yes everyone appears to be fudging the mpg. I average 25. That is also because I warm up the car because it’s cold but I’m sure it’s not going to hit the 32 mpg average. You have to have idle stop on as well as economy mode in the civic to come close to those numbers in the city. It’s pretty accurate on the highway though.
I had a Mazda 3 Select 2021 with 2 years and already 80k miles. This is the best car for daily drive. I work on road for like 230 miles per day aprox the last year. And the only issue here in Puerto Rico is the tires. Because are 18 and roads here are not good i change tires like 2 to 3 times.
But other than that either good maintenance this car runs like new still.
Look, I’m a new Honda guy as I just got the new accord sport. Soo, I’ll be biased, I’ll take the civic. The Mazda brand was on my radar but their hybrid system seems to be non existent? That Civic sport is really nice. Can’t go wrong with either though.
The Mazda 3 actually has a 6 speaker sound system with speakers only in the front, I just bought a 2024 select sport hatch and that’s my only gripe, the audio system sucks
I can only speak about Honda, owed 2 accords and 2 civics. Always fun to drive, only Brakes and oil changes and filters to keep them going. Ran them all to over 400k before easily selling them. Never be afraid of buying a used Honda if it was maintained I say. Our 2022 Civic Touring has not disappointed us. Great channel.
Honda reliability... I remember growing up everyone wanted a used Honda as a first car.
I own the civic touring as well…im disappointed at how noisey, slow, and cheap it feels to my moms mazda 3 😢
Wow a few yrs ago comments in comparison of the said cars are for the civic. Mazda 3 all the way for me as well. The new civic really tried to copy the 3’ interior design but still fails. Quality is still low compared to the 3. Considering the 3’s design has been around since 2019. I was expecting the civic would one up the 3 but nah… this just shows mazda is way ahead in the design and quality department. And man that sound system comparison..
This is the best review I have seen between these two cars. Well done.
While I am on team Mazda, one thing to also consider is the dealer network. There are, at least in my area, far more Honda dealerships than Mazda. This can be important for potential recalls and for folks who like having their vehicles serviced at a dealership.
Thank you!
Honda civic at the top trim touring/sport touring. The design is better the interior holds its own rides smoothly
If Mazda beats out the civic at this trim level in terms of performance and value, it only makes sense that trend continues across trim levels
@@aintdanyet nah not really mazda may have slightly better performance but it's not better looking or as spacious or as much tech or as reliable again at the top trim level the old mazda 3 designs were very good they took a big step back in design in recent years I never see current mazda 3s on the road I only see older mazda 3s with the cool design and I've seen plenty of current civic touring and civic sports on the road
@@Fabian6980 the Honda still screams Honda Toyota Nissan competition while the Mazda is nicer than most luxury brands Acura Integra comes in mind.
Vote for Toyota Grand Highlander Vs Hyundai Palisade❤
Palisade is cheaper
Definitely would choose Mazda 3 with 2.5l engine. Most importantly it has 6-speed transmission with Real Gears.
I had to pick between the 3 turbo and the Civic Si. I went for the Si because of MPG. It’s a fun ride and was less expensive, but the Mazda interior was really nice!
Mazda has more standard features but I’d choose the Civic simply because of the touchscreen. I don’t want to toggle with Mazda’s knobs for the screen and that awkward angle of the screen pushed back as if sinking into the dashboard would drive me nuts looking at it being OCD. I like symmetry like on its exterior with the two exhaust pipes. 😂
Great comparison review guys. I just wish Mazda would start being a little more creative and daring with the exterior design of the 3. It has looked the same for too many years.
Totally agree with you Mazda needs to update this current generation especially the infotainment system.........
Which has the sexier engine drone, the Corolla or the Civic?
Get out
Mazda 3 👍
Civic still outsells Mazda 3 by a wide margin.
@@user-hi8np4nm2vlol doesnt make it better…i own the civic touring too trim, 2023 and my mom has a 2022 mazda 3 top trim…the mazda drives and feels 1,000 times better . Makes the civic feel generic, slow, and cheap
Lumbar support?
Honda Civic for me better, because have more cargo space, more space in cabin. Better fuel economy and the most important thing for me is the hybrid version of the Civic.
I'd get the Mazda. Here in California both Honda and Toyota get MSRP or above. Mazda, Nissan, Kia, or Hyundai are better values on the lot.
Mazda put you on a different league. Based on own experience... a Mazda 3 owner here 😊 used to be a Honda user before changing to Mazda
I bought an Altima last year. I didn’t know much about cars or that Nissan has cvt issues but now I do after it started having issues. I wish I could go back and buy a Mazda 3 just because cvts suck regardless of manufacturer
After nearly 8 years with a 2016 Miata Sport which I loved and will always love I decided to go the 4 door mini sedan route(Im older now and I want comfort more than excitement). I looked at all the makes and models and in the end I stayed with Mazda with the 3 Sedan. Over the years Mazda has improved the quality and longevity of its cars and since I always keep up with routine maintenance I am certainly confident that the car will last for some time.
The primary reason for the Mazda 3 other than liking the brand is how much more elegant, user friendly and uncluttered to Mazda 3's interior is. It is absolutely beautiful while most of the competition have interiors that are garish, obnoxious, cheesy, and just plain ugly. The massive infotainment screens that stick out like sore thumbs in these cars are absurd. The Mazda's infotainment screen is just large enough at 8.5 inches to meet all of my needs. Its appearance is that of something that is blended into the dash naturally and organically. I dont need or want touch screen features and because the infotainment screen in the Mazda sits high enough and far enough away from my reach I have no fear of something hitting or striking it accidentally something that is much more likely with most of the competition.
I ultimately want a manual GTI but dammit they’re hard to come by, looking like a civic in my future…
Try the Civic SI, I love mine. Also, ktuner ❤️
Love my maz 3 turbo HB
Mazda 3 sedan for me, manual, 2.0l (we have that in Europe)
AVAILABLE AWD ON A MAZDA 4 BANGER ?!? I'm normally a Honda geek and im still in love with any Acura but i got to try out the mazda 3 as my next vehicle fo sho fo fo sho
The Mazda 3 look so much better inside and out but the Honda is more practical.
Mazda 3 sedan, con caja manual y suspensión independiente. Lástima que ahora no los hagan así.
I don't know. I like the Mazda 3 specs but also like the look of the Civic. I need to test drive both.
Please do and let us know
I just test drove both today. In my opinion Mazda 3 has sportier handling because it has a much heavier steering and not a CVT transmission.Even the non turbo feels very quick 190 hp and light weight so it packs a punch and really fun to drive.
But the Civic feels more practical and comfortable to drive, very light steering wheel and softer suspension absorbs bumps.And much more space in the back seats and the trunk. 450 miles of range so it’s a much more economical choice for a daily.
If any of these are total dealbreakers to you, i suggest the civic
-fuel economy
-rear leg/headroom
Otherwise, the 3 wins in every other aspect. Performance, comfort, safety, price.
Mazda 3 is 2 levels above!
Fr😂 seems silly to compare Honda to a Mazda but oh well..
NOT WITH REAR LEG ROOM! IT'S PATHETIC.
How?
@@natas12rm Mazda is a premium car so it makes sense that they would be ahead in a lot of aspects.. Honda has Mazda beaten for reliability, price, fuel efficiency, and practicality though.. it’s all about your preference
@@christianbryant5617premium only in terms of quality but without the premium price and thats the big W. Many reviewers are comparing it to Audis in terms of feel for close to half the price.
I went with the Mazda 3 with awd. Great car.
Mazda 3 for me. I am from Toronto, Canada and I feel it best in class. Plus no one will steal it. Hopefully.
I have to choose The Mazda 3 , I had two, and I am getting my third mazda 3 2024 or 2025.
Mazda without a doubt.
Word is that Honda Complimentary maintenance will be reduced to 12 months / 12 thousand miles in 2025.
Mazda 3 Manual for me... if automatic would be Mazda 3 - 6 speed auto vs the Civic CVT
I bought the 2024 Mazda 3 sedan. 3 to 4k cheaper than the Civic in Canada
i own the civic touring top trim 2023 and my mom has a 2022 mazda 3 top trim…the mazda drives and feels 1,000 times better . Makes my civic feel generic, slow, and cheap
im loving my 24 Mazda 3 Hatch!
Blindspot needs to be standard, HONDA!! Smdh.. I'm definitely going for the Mazda3. For the money, its offering more than the Civic. That's always the case with the brand. You pay more to get less.
Agreed
I started having a Mazda 2 in 2009, then a Mazda 3 in 2011, a CX 3 in 2018, and now I own a CX 5 and a CX 30 for 2025. I think comparing a Mazda to a Honda is an insult, superior overall!
Give us fog light
HONDA CIVIC all the way!
Honda price their car like crazy, it doesn't worth it.
It’s $800 more than the Mazda 3. Are you serious? Just the Honda is overpriced?😂😂😂
@@natas12rm$800 more with half the features
How come i only see so few of these mazda 3 on the street if its this popular in the comment section. But tbh mazda 3 in soul red is a head turner
I will go with Mazda anytime !
Just the looks itself, it's Mazda 3 for me.
I want to see them to go parking
mazda sounds more crisp, and clear. honda sounds muddy to me. +1pt for Mazda.
2020 cx5 and 2022 cx3HB owner here.😊
Однозначно мазда!
Good cars...
Mazda 3 comes with 6 speakers in the sport trim.
2024 Honda Civic Sport👍💪
Never buy a car with a CVT
Mazda 3. Much better quality and quiter inside the cabin.
Mazda 3 for me, Sel or the Preferred, Honda would get stolen in my neighborhood for parts
Mazda 3 Select Sport- Soul Red, white silver or White Pearl
Mazda 3….better engine/transmission! My hatchback is made in Japan!
Mazda all day.
Mazda 3 for me.
Civic has an uninspired look to it, typical of Honda these days. Plus, I will take the Mazda3 6-speed modernized "SkyActiv" automatic over a budget, random-reliable belt/chain design CVT any day from any automaker.
Honda's CVT is more reliable than Mazda's traditional automatic.
Thanks for the laugh. 🤣
Dude the Mazda 3 look generic. The civic sport looks sweet. I’m not a fan of cvt but the civic does have a 6 speed manual option but they are rare. Anyway I’m sure they are both good cars. I actually thought the Mazda 3 was way less than the civic. Only $800 less, I’m glad I got the civic
@@natas12rm I prefer the Mazda3 (sedan) myself. it has a more adult/refined look to it IMO.
@@natas12rm Same! I was between these 2 cars and the Mazda is just too basic looking for me with no color options. I love my Civic sport.
Corolla is like, see you in 5 years
Honda civic❤
DEFINITELY MAZDA 3
Mazda all day
No remote start, cannot live without it
The remote start exclusivity to the cvt immediately halted my shopping for a manual
Civic
They offer it on the Mazda app, like other premium brands, because they don’t like the key fob to look “cluttered”
The Mazda does have remote start. I’ve used it many times via the Mazda app. ✌🏻
@@oceanlover3530 yeah it’s buried in an app that only one user at a time can access. Oh and the moment you open the car door of your pre started Mazda and it shuts off when it’s 5 degrees is INFURIATING. We have overall enjoyed our carbon edition CX9, but I look forward to getting something more in the current era and less quirky.
@@jimmywhite5209 Buried? It’s the first thing you see when the app opens. Lol. I guess I don’t get infuriated that easily. ✌🏻
Civic - hatchback. Just don't like the Mazda styling
Honda for me
Way better than that outdated Mazda 3 needs a redesign been out since 2019 and getting long in the tooth.........
You forgot to mention the Mazda's wicked A/C forcing you to wear toques and parkas. Or is it the Honda's wicked heater forcing you to wear t-shirts? 😉
Does Mazda even sell pickup trucks in North America, lame car brand........
@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8Selling trucks would ruin Mazdas image in America. That’s why we don’t have Mercedes or VW trucks in America either, because they’re sold as more premium and nicer offerings
@@christianbryant5617 So Japanese automakers ike Toyota, Honda even Nissan all have pickup trucks sold in North America, just admit it Mazda can't make a suitable pickup truck for North America buyers lame car brand......
@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 yes those brand do, because they’re economical brands that sell utility vehicles also. Mazda is a premium brand that exclusively sells city cars. The only nice “trucks” we have in America, are from domestic brands where they are luxury vehicles.. Mazda wouldn’t sell any truck in America cause it would be bad for business
@@christianbryant5617 Mazda is a slow innovative car brand which just released hybrids and EV models recently, is Mazda a premium brand HELL NO!!! Pickup trucks is big business and Mazda just can't make the demands of North America consumers.so sell vehicles with Torsion beam rear suspension for 35K plus and no (fully) touchscreen infotainment systems.........
The only redeeming thing about the civic is being a gas saver
I like the civic but the CVT transmission is a deal breaker for me.
Just get the SI!
I hope y’all finally do a comparison for your female viewers so we know what cars can best accommodate our BBL’s!!!! You know it’s hard for us donkalicious gurls out here to find vehicles so do that comparison boo!!!
Mazda for me
Went with the Mazda, althought it was a hard choice, I just cant stand the sound of cvts. It's a shame cause the civic does look really good too, inside and out...
Way better resale/trade in values on the Civic and the CVT is solid as long as you do proper maintenance.......
@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8что то много тебя сегодня,переклинило?
8:15 performance
Honda still beats the Mazda in depreciation value! Mazda is catching up, but a Honda will hold a lot more value after 3-5 years and in the longterm than a Mazda! Civic also has better fuel economy and way better infotainment! The Civic also has an independent multi-link rear suspension. Whereas the Mazda makes due with a torsion beam suspension.
I think that’s a point FOR the Mazda, if you buy used and plan on keeping the car for as long as it lives (like me). I think a big reason the value depreciates slower on the Honda is just because it’s a Honda. Otherwise, I believe reliability is similar.
dude, stop with the drugs....... Mazda is way better for performance, reliability , value , fun driving..... LOL
Mazda 3 all day
The Mazda just looks like a shark when it’s cruising by
I’ll get the civic looks better in my opinion