The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 26,900
 Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) Honda Civic Type R
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 Mazda 3 MPS is 9.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
70.3
78.1
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.5 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
103.1
168.1
177.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.36 %
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
BL
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
341 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
172.4 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft