Compare: Mazda MX-5 2000 Roadster 146 Hp vs Honda Civic Type R 2001 Hatchback 200 Hp

General information

Brand

Mazda

Honda

Model

MX-5

Civic Type R

Generation

MX-5 II (NB)

Civic Type R (EP3)

Modification (Engine)

1.8i 16V (146 Hp)

2.0 (200 Hp)

Start of production

2000

2001

End of production

2005

2003

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.9 l/100 km

12.3 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.2 l/100 km

7 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.9 l/100 km

8.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

212 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.4 sec

6.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.4 sec

6.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.4 sec

Maximum speed

208 km/h

235 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 3

Weight-to-power ratio

7.3 kg/Hp, 137.1 Hp/tonne

6 kg/Hp, 166.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.3 kg/Nm, 157.7 Nm/tonne

6.1 kg/Nm, 162.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

146 Hp @ 7000 rpm.

200 Hp @ 7400 rpm.

Power per litre

79.3 Hp/l

100.1 Hp/l

Torque

168 Nm @ 5000 rpm.

196 Nm @ 5900 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

BP-Z3

K20A2

Engine displacement

1840 cm³

1998 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

83 mm

86 mm

Piston Stroke

85 mm

86 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

DOHC, i-VTEC

Engine oil capacity

4.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

5.3 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1065 kg

1204 kg

Max. weight

1280 kg

1550 kg

Max load

215 kg

346 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

145 l

315 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

610 l

Fuel tank capacity

50 l

Dimensions

Length

3975 mm

4135 mm

Width

1680 mm

1695 mm

Height

1220 mm

1425 mm

Wheelbase

2265 mm

2575 mm

Front track

1405 mm

1472 mm

Rear (Back) track

1430 mm

1487 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

9.7 m

11.4 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Suspension strut

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Ventilated discs, 300 mm

Rear brakes

Disc

Disc, 260 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

195/50 R15 84 V; 205/45 ZR16 83 W

205/45 R17

Wheel rim size

6J x 15 ET 40; 6.5J x 16 ET 42

7J x 17