Why is this even a comparison lol
Honda Civic Type R vs Mazda MX-5 2.0
| Category | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 184 / 181 | 310 / 306 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 205 / 151 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1067 / 2352 | 1401 / 3089 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 172 / 170 | 221 / 218 |
| Average price | €35,000 | €36,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim GP | 2:10.90 | 2:04.30 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.8 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.2 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.4 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.3 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.8 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.8 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.9 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 15.3 s | 11.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 20.9 s | 15.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 28.7 s | 18.8 s |
| 1000 m | 26.7 s @ 194.0 kph | 24.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.7 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 15.8 s | 12.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.4 s @ 81.4 mph | 9.8 s @ 88.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.4 s @ 95.5 mph | 13.5 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.1 s | 4.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.5 s | 5.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.4 s | 3.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.2 s | 4.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.8 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 13.3 s | 8.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 17.3 s | 10.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 25.7 s | 14.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.4 s | 4.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 23.5 s | 14.7 s |
General performance
| Category | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 233 kph (145 mph) | 270 kph (168 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 27.1 s @ 2457 ft | 20.3 s @ 1739 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.48 g (5 m/s²) | 0.54 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.1 kph (41.1 mph) | 70.0 kph (43.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 5.1 l/100 km (46 mpg US / 56 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 140 m (458 ft) | 129 m (422 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 86 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 60 | 100 |
| Overall | 76 | 100 |
Verdict
Civic Type R is the fastest by a huge margin.
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FastestLaps 2y ago
It shouldn't, but Mazda MX-5 is very quick. One of the few modern cars that are actually lightweight. Alpine is another one.
jeremyclarkson1 5m ago @Corvolet3
the mx5 is just a sports car with less of a focus on performance
