The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 35,400
 Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 27,900
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 considerably. The Mazda 3 MPS is 4.7 inches longer, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower 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
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
69.7 in
Width
73.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
177.6 in
Length
172.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.47 %
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
BL
Generation
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 with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
426 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
426 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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 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