Why does Singaporean prefer Civic FD2.0 to Mazda 3 SP20?

[Quantum]

Civic FD2.0 and Mazda 3 SP20 both are purely made in Japan, both are low end luxurious sedan, and Mazda 3 SP20 is $10k+ cheaper than Civic FD2.0, but Singaporean still select Civic FD2.0 over Mazda 3 SP20

 

Mazda 3 SP20

Price: $66.8K

Engine: 1999cc

HP: 148

Torque: 184N.m

 

Civic FD2.0

Price: $77K(M)/$79K(A)

Engine: 1998cc

HP: 155

Torque: 188N.m

[Damnjian]

Most Singaporeans have already imprinted in the minds that Toyota and Honda are the best Jap brands cars...

[Mzrmazda3]

Personally, i feel that Civic FD2.0 is bigger and interior also looks Furthermore, i Vtec is definately much as compared to Mazda SP20's MZR VVT Engine Most importantly to me is that Civic FD2.0 has got manual version

[Damnjian]

I agree

[Mzrmazda3]

[Hatch_lover]

While shopping for a car 2 yrs back, the Mz3 1.6L was one of my fav on the list as it handles superbly. The only downside is the power, or lack of, due to the weight of the car. Interior quality and ambience i dare say is the best in its class, and personally prefers it over the ED interior (which seems arcade looking to me).

 

With the release of the 2.0L engine locally, now we have a reasonable powered engine mated to a fantastic chassis and great handling and excellent design and package, I have no doubt I will definitely get the Mz3 over the Civic anytime. Yes, some will argue the Civic has 5spd transmission over the Mz3 4 spd, but the gear ratios of the Mz3 2.0SP is just abt right for me, so no issues.

 

As for the px difference of $10k, its not a consideration for me for choosing the Mz3. If they are px the same, I will still choose the Mz3. But to others, this $10k difference is a sweet bonus which I will also gladly pocket.

[Damnjian]

I like both cars...But given the price difference,I will still choose SP20 over Civic...

[Tanjkp]

[reply]Civic FD2.0 and Mazda 3 SP20 both are purely made in Japan, both are low end luxurious sedan, and Mazda 3 SP20 is $10k+ cheaper than Civic FD2.0, but Singaporean still select Civic FD2.0 over Mazda 3 SP20

 

Though with diff in $$, the thread didn't put with option for FD as all of the above. That's the point of some takers.

 

Somehow, it's $$ that drive to decision.

Edited September 29, 2006 by Tanjkp

[Magfocus]

I agree, I would gladly take the Mz3 2.0 and pocket the 5 figure change..

[Gnoikj]

Personally, i feel that Civic FD2.0 is bigger and interior also looks Furthermore, i Vtec is definately much as compared to Mazda SP20's MZR VVT Engine Most importantly to me is that Civic FD2.0 has got manual version

 

Yes...the availability of Manual Transmission really gives Honda an edge...Mazda marketting should have foreseen this and provided a Manual version for the more adventurous buyers...

[RadX]

no lah...in the words of ONE PARTICULAR FORUMMER HERE

 

'I would advise you to take our WORLD CLASS public transport and save the money"

 

 

[Uncleo]

civic looks nicer!

[Quantum]

I heard Mazda SP20 got Manual transmission in other countries , only SG is not MT, don't know why , maybe they think is a city country not need Manual one

[Robin]

i would prefer the civic ... due to its better specs (cruise control, 2 tier speedo ) and engine

[Soya]

....then he goes and post threads on which car he is looking at buying.

[RadX]

Glad you also noticed....I believe that a$$hole is on the shunned-list of many a car SE here Edited September 29, 2006 by RadX

[Soya]

Civic FD2.0 and Mazda 3 SP20 both are purely made in Japan, both are low end luxurious sedan, and Mazda 3 SP20 is $10k+ cheaper than Civic FD2.0, but Singaporean still select Civic FD2.0 over Mazda 3 SP20

 

Mazda 3 SP20

Price: $66.8K

Engine: 1999cc

HP: 148

Torque: 184N.m

 

Civic FD2.0

Price: $77K(M)/$79K(A)

Engine: 1998cc

HP: 155

Torque: 188N.m

 

mazda has never outsold honda regardless whether if it's SP vs FD.

 

thank goodness....

[Watwheels]

The Mazda 3 platform is to small/short for a 2.0L.

 

Interior of the Mazda3 is cramp especially the rear seats, I also notice for the 4-door saloon does not have a exhaust muffler, The exhaust pipe is only secured with a u-bolt. I dunno about the 5-door.

 

Yes b4 civic FD is launch the Mazda3 is the most attractive in its class.