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AUTOROOSTER · 3-WAY STUDIO COMPARISON
2026
Honda Civic
2 spec wins · from $24,595
2026
Toyota Corolla
1 spec win · from $23,145
2026
Mazda Mazda3
3 spec wins · from $33,150

Three of the segment's biggest names, one page: the 2026 Toyota Corolla starts lowest at $23,145; the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 makes the most power (250 hp); the 2026 Honda Civic is the most efficient (36 mpg combined). All three are rendered below at true real-world scale — orbit them, park them, and race the numbers.

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The numbers, raced

Starting price lower is better
Civic $24,595
Corolla $23,145
Mazda3 $33,150
Horsepower higher is better
Civic 150 hp
Corolla 169 hp
Mazda3 250 hp
Torque higher is better
Civic 133 lb-ft
Corolla 151 lb-ft
Mazda3 320 lb-ft
0–60 mph lower is better
Civic 8.7s
Corolla 8.2s
Mazda3 5.6s
MPG (combined) higher is better
Civic 36 mpg
Corolla 35 mpg
Mazda3 26 mpg
Length
Civic 184″
Corolla 182.3″
Mazda3 181.9″
Height
Civic 55.7″
Corolla 56.5″
Mazda3 57.3″
Curb weight lower is better
Civic 2,906 lb
Corolla 2,955 lb
Mazda3 3,393 lb
Seats higher is better
Civic 5
Corolla 5
Mazda3 5

Podium — who wins what

1ST · 3 spec wins

2026 Mazda Mazda3

  • Most power (250 hp)
  • Quickest 0–60 (5.6s)
  • Easiest to park (181.9″ long)
2ND · 2 spec wins

2026 Honda Civic

  • Best MPG (36 combined)
  • Lightest (2,906 lb)
  • Longest body (184″)
3RD · 1 spec win

2026 Toyota Corolla

  • Lowest starting price ($23,145)
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