The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 28,000

€ 35,400

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 2.2 CD is 2.8 inches longer, 4.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Honda Civic Type R
57.9
69.1
77
57.7
73.9
81.8
69.1 in
Width
73.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
103.9
175.6
102.1
172.8
175.6 in
Length
172.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Honda Civic Type R
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.14 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Honda Civic Type R
BL
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Honda Civic Type R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
426 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft










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