The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
€ 28,300

€ 22,500

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
Honda Civic Type R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
56.9
70.3
78.1
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.9 in
Height
57.1 in
103.1
168.1
106.3
175.6
168.1 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.85 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
BM
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 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
341 mi
Range
546 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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