Honda Civic vs Mazda 6e

The Honda Civic starts from $43,250 before on-road costs, while the Mazda 6e opens at $49,990. That makes the Honda Civic the more affordable entry point by $6,740.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $47,575 and $54,989 respectively.

The Mazda 6e qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda Civic, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Honda Civic features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Mazda 6e gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Civic stands out with wireless charging, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mazda 6e. The Mazda 6e counters with power tailgate, V2L and Sony audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda Civic uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 315Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.1 seconds.

The Mazda 6e responds with a Electric Motor making 190kW and 290Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels.

The Mazda 6e has the clear power advantage at 190kW vs 135kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Civic measures 4,560mm long on a 2,733mm wheelbase, 361mm shorter than the Mazda 6e at 4,921mm (2,895mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda 6e generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 410L in the Honda Civic and 337L in the Mazda 6e, giving the Honda Civic a 73L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1187L vs 1074L.

For towing, the Mazda 6e leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Civic) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda 6e). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Civic)—.