Which is faster, the Mazda MX-5 Miata or Honda Civic Type R?
In DragGap's equal-condition simulation, the Honda Civic Type R reaches 1 km first by 4.796 seconds, with an estimated 211.1 metre gap.
Honda Civic Type R wins
26.074 s vs 30.870 s · 211.1 m at the first finish.
Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Honda Civic Type R specifications
| Input | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| Rated power | 135 kW / 181 hp | 228 kW / 306 hp |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Mass | 1061 kg | 1414 kg |
| Power-to-weight | 171 hp/t | 216 hp/t |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Transmission | 6-SPEED MANUAL | 6-SPEED MANUAL |
Estimated acceleration and distance results
| Metric | MX-5 Miata | Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 8.25 s | 6.13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.87 s | 6.49 s |
| 1/4 mile | 16.559 s | 14.650 s |
| 1/4-mile trap speed | 135.9 km/h | 161.7 km/h |
| 1 km | 30.870 s | 26.074 s |
Why does the Civic Type R win?
The decisive inputs are the complete system, not peak power alone. The model applies drivetrain efficiency, launch traction, transmission shift interruption, vehicle mass, rolling resistance and speed-dependent aerodynamic drag at 120 updates per second. In this matchup, the Honda Civic Type R turns its 216 hp-per-tonne input into the earlier 1 km finish.
Every value above is generated under the same dry, level, equal-condition simulation. It is useful for relative comparison, not a substitute for an instrumented test of a specific car, tyre, driver, surface or weather condition.
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, the Mazda MX-5 Miata or Honda Civic Type R?
In DragGap's equal-condition simulation, the Honda Civic Type R reaches 1 km first by 4.796 seconds, with an estimated 211.1 metre gap.
Which has more power: Mazda MX-5 Miata or Honda Civic Type R?
Honda Civic Type R has the higher rated-power input at 228 kW (306 hp).
What are the estimated quarter-mile times?
Mazda MX-5 Miata: 16.559 seconds at 135.9 km/h. Honda Civic Type R: 14.650 seconds at 161.7 km/h.
Are these measured track times?
No. They are engineering estimates produced from rated power, torque, mass, drivetrain, transmission, aero and traction inputs. EPA/NHTSA identity and configuration fields are separated from supplemental and modelled performance fields.
Sources and method
- U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov for certified U.S. configuration and economy records.
- NHTSA vPIC for manufacturer-submitted make/model identity.
- Open Vehicle Specs (ODbL 1.0) for clearly labelled supplemental specification fields.
- Vehicle data by VehiclesDB (CC BY 4.0) for reconciled motorcycle and moped identity.
- DragGap methodology and accuracy notes for simulation assumptions and limitations.