The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
€ 27,900
€ 36,500
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 MPS is 4.7 cm shorter, 10.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
1460
1770
1970
1434
1877
2076
1770 mm
Width
1877 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2076 mm
1460 mm
Height
1434 mm
2640
4510
2699
4557
4510 mm
Length
4557 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.48 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
BL
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1996 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
316 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
400 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
169 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.37 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.7 kg/bhp
4.37 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 L
388 mi
Range
371 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
371 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
380 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
420 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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