Mazda 6 Sport or Honda Civic EX?

[MelS]

Need to look for a new car and have narrowed the choices down to the Mazda 6 Sport GS or the Honda Civic EX.

Which do you think is the better car? Any input is welcome.

I need to make a decision in the next couple of days. Time is up on my current lease, and I'm not buying it out.

Thanks!

[era174]

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[jww]

Ditto on how the cars differ - but there is also on rather important point. The 6 has Mazda's traditional slant on performance whereas the Civic is more about comfort, ride and accomodation in a small package.

Both are very good cars indeed - however, generally speaking Mazda quality and reliability is not up to Honda's over the mid to long term.

A very big difference in price here as well. You can get the loaded Civic EX for $25K-ish, but will hit $30K or more with the 6. Gotta love the sportback version of the 6 though. Mazda came out with the thought of a non-wagon sport-touring car back with the old 626, and it's always been a hit.

jww

[MelS]

Thanks for the input. I've decided to go with the Mazda6. I'm leasing so the difference in payments is minimal and actually works out cheaper for the Mazda.

[Pritch]

Good choice, far less boring to look at and drive.