Honda Civic V (EG/EH) or Mazda 323 BG?

1991–1995 vs 1989–1994 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Liftback

In short

Length: Civic V (EG/EH) 4,070 mm, 323 BG 4,260 mm — a 19 cm difference.
Boot: Civic V (EG/EH) 270 l, 323 BG 440 l.
Lowest consumption: Civic V (EG/EH) 6.4 l/100 km, 323 BG 5.6 l/100 km.
Power: Civic V (EG/EH) 55–118 kW, 323 BG 42–136 kW.
Standard equipment: Civic V (EG/EH) 11 items (DX), 323 BG 10 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Honda Civic V (EG/EH)1991–1995 · 3 engines · DX, LSi, VTiSpecifications →Listings →

Mazda 323 BG1989–1994 · 11 engines · LX, GLX, GT, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Honda Civic V (EG/EH)1991–1995no listings	Mazda 323 BG1989–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,070 mm	Length3,995 mm–4,260 mm
Width	Width1,695 mm	Width1,675 mm–1,680 mm
Height	Height1,350 mm	Height1,340 mm–1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,570 mm	Wheelbase2,450 mm–2,500 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume270 l	Trunk volume250 l–440 l
Curb weight	Curb weight960 kg–1,100 kg	Curb weight900 kg–1,250 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank50 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1991–1995	Production years1989–1994
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, Liftback
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines11
Power	Power55–118 kW (75–160 hp)	Power42–136 kW (57–185 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.6	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.4 l/100 km · 1.3	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.7 D 57
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 1.6 VTi	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 1.8 16V Turbo GT-R
Top speed	Top speed209 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsDX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim11 · DX	Items in the base trim10 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · VTi	Items in the top trim20 · GT-R
Equipment · Comfort2 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Tinted Windows	Tinted Windows✓	Tinted Windows—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda Civic V (EG/EH) or Mazda 323 BG?

Length: Mazda 323 BG 4,260 mm, Honda Civic V (EG/EH) 4,070 mm (a 190 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,500 vs 2,570 mm. Boot: 440 vs 270 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda Civic V (EG/EH) or Mazda 323 BG?

The most frugal Honda Civic V (EG/EH) uses 6.4 l/100 km (1.3); the most frugal Mazda 323 BG 5.6 l/100 km (1.7 D 57).

Which is more powerful — Honda Civic V (EG/EH) or Mazda 323 BG?

The strongest Honda Civic V (EG/EH) makes 118 kW (160 hp) (1.6 VTi); the strongest Mazda 323 BG 136 kW (185 hp) (1.8 16V Turbo GT-R).

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