The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 26,900

€ 22,700

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic Type R is 7.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
Honda Civic Type R
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
56.9
70.3
78.1
57.9
69.1
77
70.3 in
Width
69.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
168.1
103.9
175.6
168.1 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.51 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
146 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
503 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft