
Which compact car gets better fuel economy: the 2026 Honda Civic or the 2026 Mazda3?
The 2026 Honda Civic delivers significantly better fuel economy than the 2026 Mazda3. The standard gas Civic achieves an EPA-estimated 36 combined MPG (a 6 MPG advantage over the base Mazda3). For maximum efficiency, the 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid trims deliver up to 50 city / 49 combined MPG, while the Mazda3 offers no hybrid powertrain options.
