The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 25,200

€ 28,300

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Honda Civic Type R
57.7
70.7
80.8
56.9
70.3
78.1
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.7 in
Height
56.9 in
106.3
176
103.1
168.1
176 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Honda Civic Type R
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.47 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Honda Civic Type R
BM
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
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
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Honda Civic Type R
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Honda Civic Type R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
49 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
546 mi
Range
341 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
172.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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