@@ilx_ben3680 Trying to see if I can beat it. Fingers Cross. Alot of people have asked me so I decided to reach out to the best reviewer on here in this case happens to be SAM.
My 2016 ILX has 327,000, only replaced oil, trans fluid, brakes, battery and tires, adjusted valve clearance once. The car does 0-60 in like 6 seconds today. Best car to own, long term. It probably has served me double of what any other car on the road can serve me, without problems. This car will likely reach many more miles.
That’s crazy! Did you always use premium 93 grade gas or did you use regular 87? Also would it affect the car that much if you used regular gas? Would love to know, thanks
@@dannyboy643ify Who drove highway miles? Did I miss something, or what exactly are you talking about? What is the purpose of your comment, and the "lol"? Let me tell you that it is better than that used maroon sedan your step-sister helped you buy that the bank is about to repossess from your broke ass. Next time you try to insult somebody that means good to others, just don't. I know your father didn't teach you manners (because he is out of the picture), but if you don't correct your manners you will find someone who will correct your ass at every corner.
yeah the execs at honda always want the engineers to dial down the engines.. it's like honda still living by the old gentlemen agreement the Japanese manufacturers agreed to in the 90s..
Their old gearboxes weren't really good at all, pretty much all of the 4 and 5 speed autos failed. engines were defiantly always great. Reason this dct is so good is because it has a torque converter as well.
The fact that both are almost same engine size, 2.4/2.5 but the Mazda has a turbo and they are still very similar, imagine what the 2.4 could do if it came with a turbo from the factory 🥶
The Mazda3 turbo get 5.7 to 5.9sec. 0 to 60.. many sources can back this up from videos to magazine including motor trend. Not 7 sec like in this video.. The non turbo Mazda3 gets around 7sec. People tuning the mazda 3 turbo are getting over 300hp already. Something fishy about this video
Right on Sam, great new opening track - audio is better balanced, easier when watching drag races at night when the kids are sleeping and I don't need fool around with the volume. Graphics are clean and "Borg" inspired! The dash view should appease the masses looking to see the speedometer. Fresh feel to a familiar format. Well done. Stoked to see the new footage going forward. Get this mans to 100k subs so we can enjoy GT3 content. GO GO!
@@tsenif you're righht all of it playing together makes it rather close. And the ilx is cheaper too, I'd definitely choose it over the mazda knowing that now
@@andrewisca Considering it's based off a Civic from 2 generations ago, I wouldn't. There are way newer cars out there for a similar cost. Unless I was buying preowned.
87 octane likley.. The Mazda3 turbo get 5.7 to 5.9sec. 0 to 60.. many sources can back this up from videos to magazine including motor trend. Not 7 sec like in this video.. The non turbo Mazda3 gets around 7sec.
I like the white boxes with the specs better. Easier to read. I like when you slow it down as both cars cross the line if they are close. I like the Dragy. All in all, great stuff! Keep it up!
I definitely liked how there was more commentary than on your other videos. The videos are great but only tell half the story. The ILX was very impressive for being 50 hp and like 100 ft lbs of torque down on the Mazda.
It is an embarrassment lol the 8 sp DCT in the ILX is very good. The 6 sp in the Mazda 3 is ancient and Mazda tunes the 2.5t only for low end grunt it falls flat on its face anything above 5krpm.
@@Tsand4 I don’t think it’s an embarrassment. Remember, the MAZDA3 is slightly cheaper than the ILX. And with that you get all wheel drive and a turbo and a nicer interior.
@@Soh90 I’m not saying the ILX is better. You do get a way better all around package with the Mazda 3. But performance wise it should have smoked the ILX. The transmission really kills every Mazda with the 2.5t…….also Mazda tunes it all for low end torque they should broaden the torque band imo.
@@IReahpZz what are you smoken lol, if your basing that opinion on this video then OK, but there is something wrong here. i personally have a 3 turbo hatch, NOT SLOW, 0-40 WRX STI bros don't pull on me. it usually surprises the heck out of them. now to 60 and up yeah their extra HP takes over and they start to walk away.
I like the idea of a k20 instead of L15, not 10 speed, but a manual and 2 door hatch. Acura better get ready to build this, lots of honda coupe enthusiasts are looking forward to a new 2 door honda besides the NSX.
I’m a 2019 ILX owner and I give the Mazda 3 every win of this race (normal/sport/rolling), but in sport mode I think the ILX will tail the Mazda 3 closer than expected 🧐 The 0-60 of ILX is around 6.2 - 6.6 seconds by the way! Edit : I’m very impressed by the performance of the ILX! Didn’t give much ground to the Mazda 3 despite huge HP and torque disadvantage! ILX is really an underdog ✌🏼
Lol did you watch the 0-60 ; 1/4 mile runs with dragy at the end? Yes, it is hot (86F) but you won’t go from 8 secs to 6.2 secs .. Stock ILX in good temps, DA , etc, will range in the 6.7-7.2 sec I’m pretty sure the Mazda 3 here is not on premium fuel (not a Mazda owner nor a fan so not trying to “defend it”) but even though it’s hot, it should be able to do 6.6-6.7 sec..I’m guessing both cars are just a little heat soaked. Bc those times for both were horrendous no matter what 😆
@@trialbygaming4588 I know right, but I read somewhere Acura wanted to « distinguish » the ILX from the Civic Si, the latter being more sporty than the ILX and less refined… I think jt’s a shame they overlooked the ILX… 🥲
@@layne4376 i’m the owner of the ILX, my car was built to be a show car. Heavy wheels, subwoofers, camber etc. I’m slower than stock hence why i got 8 seconds instead of 6.6 which most ILX Owners would get
I love all the new specs and the draggy seals the deal..!! Gotta admit though, I like the old intro music better. These cars are actually much closer in real world performance than the numbers on paper suggest.
The time is way off for the Mazda3 turbo. using 87 octane maybe.The Mazda3 turbo get 5.7 to 5.9sec. 0 to 60.. many sources can back this up from videos to magazine including motor trend. Not 7 sec like in this video.. The non turbo Mazda3 gets around 7sec.
Was never close, the Acura had every holeshot including the rollrace. The Acura was roughly 5 mph slower in the quarter mile and a second slower in the quarter mile.
@@jjchockey agreed, I hope this is the last production year of the ILX. That’s the only garbage car in Acura’s lineup. It never even made sense for them to make it. It should have never been created.
@@jjchockeyThe amount of crap yall give the ILX must be for the absolute Base model😂 bc I work for a dealership & i drive all types of cars & The Ilx has the same if not more features then other cars in the compact segment. As long as you get the Premium package & above then its a pretty decent car… compared to the the 2022 Civic its neck & neck when it comes to amenities & options for a “2 generation old platform”
@@Lmaoomikeyy Bruh i work at a dealership too n when fell in love w the 2020 ilx aspec premium n was looking for a new car anyway n got it n def am not disappointed
Good now we can see acceleration measures by Dragy. Also it shows how dry acceleration numbers don’t mean it will be same on road. Dragy showed big difference in numbers between cars but on road they were almost same🤔
This ilx would be interesting to run against a charger or challenger with the v6. Similar performance and both have a great transmission. Was definitely impressed with the Acura, didn’t expect it to do as well as it did against the Mazda
@@joecool9739 yeah they don’t compete at all, but I’ve seen a few races on this channel with cars that don’t really compete and I like that! Interesting real world races you can easily encounter on the street and not always with some special cars that you will never see
@@naturalgainzzz7005 Actually the Charger is 0.1 seconds slower in the quarter mile 14.8 for the charger and 14.7 for the iLX HP dont mean shit when the charger weighs as much as a boat.
@@sharmilanraj damn I didint know ilx where that quick I figure they were like civic si and I know for a fact a 305hp v6 challeneger with the 8 speed trans is a little faster then an si
I own a 2020, white pearl ilx premium. It is a fun little car. The dct is quick and the engine is quite peppy in sport. It has been replaced by the 1.5l turbo with a cvt or manual.
NGL, the only reason to buy an ILX in its 9th year of production is for its reliability, not for drag racing. The Mazda should win this by a very large margin, possibly the biggest in your channel's history. EDIT: I was wrong, that was a lot closer than it should've been. Mazda should be so embarrassed.
Lol you obviously have never driven an ILX. It is a very quick car and 0-60 times are very similar compared to the mazda. The only way the mazda will win by a large margin is if the ILX spins. That 6 speed transmission in that mazda is extremely slow to shift by the time it shifts that DCT prolly shifted twice already.
@@ilx_ben3680 I've driven the ILX 2.4. The DCT is very quick, and that 2.4L VTEC sounds great, I'll give you that much, ILX_Ben, but 0-60 it's about a second slower. I expect the Mazda to win by at least 5 car lengths.
@@TheBreakfastLover its only a second slower if it spins but it also depends how many miles you are above sea level. Because thats where n/a motors lose a lot of their power.
Very interesting video and result! I would have thought the Mazda 3 Turbo would smoke the ILX with an extra 50hp and 130lb of torque. Just a small comment though, the ILX has a base price of $26500 USD and that model already comes with the same 201hp 8AT combo.
@@eucmike it all depends on elevation and many other factors my Q50 red sports it’s a 4.5 sec car and were I live due to the high elevation the best I gotten so far is 5.3
Yes its not using 93 octane for sure which makes a difference in the car's hp / tq and also you can brake boost the Mazda to get a better launch because its not a dct . Both items would have made a considerable difference
Another great video and interesting race Sam! It's fun to see these daily driver drag races. I'm curious about a matchup between the 5.7 Charger vs CT4-V/CT5-V vs Type-S
Yes the speed for quarter miles are important because Dodge Chargers will loose 1/4 races but have higher trap speeds meaning it was coming just had to get all that weight going
You still don't know how to use this 2.5T engine. First, put on 91 octane at least, using for 2-3 times full tank to let the ECU knows the change, and you HAVE TO use manual shifter to get a later RPM shift point. As a AWD, you have to launch start and build the turbo boost at the same time. By the way, I am live in Ontario, I don't mind to teach you how to drive this car.
I have 2019 ILX as well but the result surprised me. I was expecting better performance from Mazda 3 by advantage of 250 HP /AWD/ Turbo Engine except disadvantage of weight. I would say congratulations to ILX for the result against the Mazda3. (Thanks to Vtech and Dual Clutch 8Speed Transmission on ILX)
The 250 rating is 93 octane with no dilution. I doubt they ran 2-3 tanks of 93 through it before the test, meaning it was def down on power. R&T and other outlets tested the 21/22 Turbo 3's with undiluted 93 and it ran consistent 5.9-6.1 sec 0-60's. We also don't know the elevation here. 7 secs is what the N/A 19-23 Mazda 3's run.
The K24 in that Acura only needs some minor N/A mods, and it would smoke the bigger 2.5 turbo mazda. People don't understand how insane the K24 is. I'd go Acura all the way.
The new intro and editing is great . I think it’s better when it’s more subtle , I can definitely see myself rewatching the intro without skipping . The other one was getting a little old .
@@StanOfGB Ummm, yes. Its info that can easily be found on the internet. 227hp 310lb-ft on 87 and 250 hp 320 lb-ft on premium fuel. Similar to Ford ecoboost engines...
@@StanOfGB www.capomazda.com/blog/do-turbocharged-mazda-engines-have-get-more-horsepower-with-premium-fuel/ “With regular fuel, the 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G turbo-four produces 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. With premium (at least 93 octane) fuel, the engine produces 250 horses and 320 lb-ft of torque”.
Acura = Lighter, better transmission, better looks, less power less torque Mazda = heavier, uglier ( my opinion ) very restrictive transmission, more power more torque…
The ILX was not running on premium fuel, plus it had after market wheels and still preformed that well. Its a crazy simple, weird beast of a vehicle to me. Love the ILX, bought one and dang love it for a commuter, everyday car. Change the oil and transmission fluid normally and it will go forever, so scary simplistic to me with that NA K engine and 8speed DCT.
Sam this video was great! I really like how u do roll and dig races. Specially in some of ur videos where u match AWD VS FWD. u do dig to show AWD advantage but u also do rolls to show the Fwd Advantage and how close they can be on highway. I’m talking about ur videos in general. One thing though sam. PLEASE BRING THE MUSIC BACK
New intro is cool! The draggy runs are awesome now we can actually see their time for the 1/4 mile which is a huge things for the car guys. Keep them coming 👍🏽
The ILX could have done better. All I've done to mine is put a drop in K&N filter and I've raced cars that had more power and won easily. For example volkswagen GTI's WRXs V6 acura TLs RDX with 2.0T. I shift the gears myself in S mode. I didn't really see that with this driver.
Definitely the best comment on here bc from my experience with the ilx is that it takes down plenty of cars with more power & the general 0-60 rating of 6.6 might vary bc I usually achieve low 6 seconds times.
mazda3 turbo iss pretty much one of the few sub 35k awd subcompact sedans with awd so I'm not surprised that it won 2/3 times. granted it wasn't great but still
I’m surprised… I thought the Acura would’ve lost big on this one. Especially since it has 49 less horsepower & almost half the torque. But it kept up for most part. The upcoming Integra should be impressive when it comes out.
After owning a 3 turbo hatch for about 6 months I can point out a couple of things that I noticed about the vid: First, I can tell that the Mazda is not running 93 octane to get the full 250hp. Second: the 3 is awd. Do a brake launch. Hold it to about 2000rpm and do a propper launch. 7 seconds to 60mph is way off from what myself and others are getting. Should be about 5.6-5.8 to 60mph easy.
Sam...Love the new intro...music and graphics...Reminds me of the tv show... "The Six Million Dollar Man" from back in the day...keep up the great work...
for anyone shaming the Mazda 3 for “poor performance”, keep in mind the ILX has a Dual Clutch Transmission and an 8 Speed Automatic, that’s why it was able to keep up with the Mazda 3. Mazda 3 doesn’t have poor performance, it just has an outdated transmission.
With update trany will be even better but even with the old trany it is poor on accelration because zero spin with 310 vs180 lbs torque i expect more and from a roll the ilx just a tik slower
@@waavydev it performed well for its time. it’s like saying a 1965 mustang has poor performance, no it does not, it just need revisions, upgrades and updates.
@@michaelflops Its a 2021 Mazda 3, not a 1965 Mazda 3. They have the option of equipping it to today's tech and chose not to (for valid cost reasons I'm sure) but deserve the scrutiny either way.
It sounded like the ILX was brake-torquing the launch but it didn’t sound that way in the Mazda. You would think the Mazda would always be out front in the beginning with all that torque.
2 factors in this race, first is that I'm sure Sam did not do brake boost which on a regular automatic you can do. Second is it looks like regular and not 93 octane gas was used for the race based on the draggy times for the Mazda as it does low 6's on Premium gas.
The ILX has a beautiful sounding engine and takes off like a dream (when it doesnt jerk) but just like the Chevy Cruz feeling fast does not equal fast... Its perfect for city driving though and is super nimble around curves! Very fund to drive!
That ilx looks so nice. I just bought one myself and I think I’m gonna add vinyl wrap to my roof like yours. Do you know what spoiler that is on the back?
What is the elevation of this drag strip? Elevation can greatly effect 1/4 times. There is a simple equation to adjust the time back to sea level. Density altitude. (DA). There is nothing wrong with these dragy times. These are so many variables at play. Altitude, air temp, humidity, wind direction and speed, driver skill. Most magazines times are done at sea level or DA adjusted to sea level and with the most optimal weather conditions.
i got a 2020 ilx and its fast in this video it had a good run mazda had 50hp more and the ilx was still close and where can i get that ilx steering wheel i like that carbon
Take one curve or corner and you will instantly know where the extra money goes in the Acura. They handle like a dream. How many early 2000's mazdas do you see driving around (maybe a miata but no proteges)? How many old TLs and CL's do you see driving around? Acuras last.
I dunno, that's really the majority I see around my area in Seattle is older Mazda 3s and protege5s, Acuras are usually down with check engine lights in a rich guys front yard
Makes a difference when you shift your own gears on the Mazda 3 turbo with sport mode on and traction off. Took on a newer Lexus IS300 on this morning and it couldn’t keep up. A couple weeks ago, left a GT86 behind from a dig and it was a bus length behind. I would factor in tires making a huge difference as well since the Mazda 3 turbos are equipped with shitty Bridgestone Turanza all seasons that are not meant for performance whatsoever.
Definitely a much more appropriate competitor for the 3. Everyone else is comparing it to the wrx,GTI, CTR, and Golf R which misses the point IMO. Their traditional autos and higher output power trains are much more in line with entry level lux makers (Acura and Lexus or even A3, 2 GC etc. )
Can you do a drag & rollrace comparison between the MKV 2021 Supra against a stock 10 speed Mustang GT? I feel like it would be one of the best comparisons you could do between them considering how BMW tends to underrate their vehicles from the factory, and also just in general in what I would like to see personally :)
This video has new intro music, new format, new text, new added info, and of course dragy runs! Your feedback is much appreciated.
Let's Do my MDX 2022 and BMW X5 Drag Race, Let me know the time and place. I will Bring my 2022 MDX.
@@precisionmotors where do u live?
@@precisionmotors DM on Instagram @carlegion1
@@precisionmotors bro you tryna embarrass Acura over here😭😂.
@@ilx_ben3680 Trying to see if I can beat it. Fingers Cross. Alot of people have asked me so I decided to reach out to the best reviewer on here in this case happens to be SAM.
My 2016 ILX has 327,000, only replaced oil, trans fluid, brakes, battery and tires, adjusted valve clearance once. The car does 0-60 in like 6 seconds today. Best car to own, long term. It probably has served me double of what any other car on the road can serve me, without problems. This car will likely reach many more miles.
That’s crazy! Did you always use premium 93 grade gas or did you use regular 87? Also would it affect the car that much if you used regular gas? Would love to know, thanks
@@dominicjeanb2063 Used 87 Octane, most of the time.
@@dannyboy643ify Who drove highway miles? Did I miss something, or what exactly are you talking about? What is the purpose of your comment, and the "lol"? Let me tell you that it is better than that used maroon sedan your step-sister helped you buy that the bank is about to repossess from your broke ass. Next time you try to insult somebody that means good to others, just don't. I know your father didn't teach you manners (because he is out of the picture), but if you don't correct your manners you will find someone who will correct your ass at every corner.
lies
@@Boston_CremePie Who did you just accuse of lying?
Those shifts on the ilx were buttery smooth! Acura does a great job making technically great engines and transmissions, just wish they were faster..
yeah the execs at honda always want the engineers to dial down the engines.. it's like honda still living by the old gentlemen agreement the Japanese manufacturers agreed to in the 90s..
Their old gearboxes weren't really good at all, pretty much all of the 4 and 5 speed autos failed. engines were defiantly always great. Reason this dct is so good is because it has a torque converter as well.
Why, so you can burn more fuel and take away what the ILX is. A nice small entry level luxury fuel economic commuter.
@@DS..69 thats why they shouldve made a Type S
@@bpearr8266 lol factually incorrect, was only really an issue on the TL 2nd gen
The fact that both are almost same engine size, 2.4/2.5 but the Mazda has a turbo and they are still very similar, imagine what the 2.4 could do if it came with a turbo from the factory 🥶
325-350 hp easy
The acura would win easily..
The Mazda3 turbo get 5.7 to 5.9sec. 0 to 60.. many sources can back this up from videos to magazine including motor trend. Not 7 sec like in this video.. The non turbo Mazda3 gets around 7sec. People tuning the mazda 3 turbo are getting over 300hp already. Something fishy about this video
Mazda already has an engine that's closer to the ILX's existing engine than the 2.5T: The 2.5 NA
Yes, but Mazda just have to add more gears to stay competitive
Right on Sam, great new opening track - audio is better balanced, easier when watching drag races at night when the kids are sleeping and I don't need fool around with the volume. Graphics are clean and "Borg" inspired! The dash view should appease the masses looking to see the speedometer. Fresh feel to a familiar format. Well done. Stoked to see the new footage going forward. Get this mans to 100k subs so we can enjoy GT3 content. GO GO!
Thank you!
the ILX did really well for a very old car. Looking forward to the new Integra
We all are
Me too.
Same here.
old? wtf u mean old lmao
@@jeanc3380 it's basically the same powertrain for 9 years (a K24 Civic Si, although the gearbox is different)
201hp/180lb•ft vs 227/310. Yikes. I mean the ILX is about 300lbs lighter but.. still. That torque difference is substantial
All comes down to the DCT & lighter car. Power to weight, with the DCT. It’s like saying a Miata is slow, I mean, it is, but it isn’t.
@@tsenif you're righht all of it playing together makes it rather close. And the ilx is cheaper too, I'd definitely choose it over the mazda knowing that now
Yeah I don’t get it. You’d think the Mazda would crush it with twice the torque even with more weight
@@andrewisca
Considering it's based off a Civic from 2 generations ago, I wouldn't. There are way newer cars out there for a similar cost. Unless I was buying preowned.
87 octane likley.. The Mazda3 turbo get 5.7 to 5.9sec. 0 to 60.. many sources can back this up from videos to magazine including motor trend. Not 7 sec like in this video.. The non turbo Mazda3 gets around 7sec.
The ILX getting it's due before it goes out to pasture next year.
I really wished that Honda/Acura used that 8 speed dct on other cars or on some of the newer models. This ilx surprised me
@@PapiAndrey this dct is awsome, but looks like it isn't designed for higher HP.
Thank you Sam for letting the ILX out on the Track. How about a ILX vs Civic Si vs KIA Forte GT runs. Great Channel, keep up the good work.
hell yeah I wanna see if I get smoked before a race lollll
I like the white boxes with the specs better. Easier to read.
I like when you slow it down as both cars cross the line if they are close.
I like the Dragy. All in all, great stuff! Keep it up!
The draggy is taking your content to the next level
I definitely liked how there was more commentary than on your other videos. The videos are great but only tell half the story. The ILX was very impressive for being 50 hp and like 100 ft lbs of torque down on the Mazda.
These were a lot closer than I thought, the iLX didn’t do bad at all, the Mazda 3 is an embarrassment lol.
Edit: love the new video format by the way.
It is an embarrassment lol the 8 sp DCT in the ILX is very good. The 6 sp in the Mazda 3 is ancient and Mazda tunes the 2.5t only for low end grunt it falls flat on its face anything above 5krpm.
@@Tsand4 I don’t think it’s an embarrassment. Remember, the MAZDA3 is slightly cheaper than the ILX. And with that you get all wheel drive and a turbo and a nicer interior.
@@Soh90 I’m not saying the ILX is better. You do get a way better all around package with the Mazda 3. But performance wise it should have smoked the ILX. The transmission really kills every Mazda with the 2.5t…….also Mazda tunes it all for low end torque they should broaden the torque band imo.
@@Soh90 it’s a complete embarrassment considering it’s a turbo with AWD.
@@Soh90 the Mazda had a massive power advantage *and* AWD. It should've won by at least 5 car lengths. That Mazda's transmission is embarrassing.
If the new Integra has the same powertrains like in other Honda’s 2.0t and 10 speed it should beat the Mazda 3 turbo easily
I was thinking the new integra would be a similar To a Civic Si on power train using a 1.5T
Mazda 3 turbo is beyond slow so is really hope so.
@@IReahpZz what are you smoken lol, if your basing that opinion on this video then OK, but there is something wrong here. i personally have a 3 turbo hatch, NOT SLOW, 0-40 WRX STI bros don't pull on me. it usually surprises the heck out of them. now to 60 and up yeah their extra HP takes over and they start to walk away.
I like the idea of a k20 instead of L15, not 10 speed, but a manual and 2 door hatch. Acura better get ready to build this, lots of honda coupe enthusiasts are looking forward to a new 2 door honda besides the NSX.
@Ed Findlay I'm the non type s. Also a high output 1.5 meaning it might see 240.
I’m a 2019 ILX owner and I give the Mazda 3 every win of this race (normal/sport/rolling), but in sport mode I think the ILX will tail the Mazda 3 closer than expected 🧐 The 0-60 of ILX is around 6.2 - 6.6 seconds by the way!
Edit : I’m very impressed by the performance of the ILX! Didn’t give much ground to the Mazda 3 despite huge HP and torque disadvantage! ILX is really an underdog ✌🏼
Car and Driver got a 6.6 in the ILX
Lol did you watch the 0-60 ; 1/4 mile runs with dragy at the end? Yes, it is hot (86F) but you won’t go from 8 secs to 6.2 secs ..
Stock ILX in good temps, DA , etc, will range in the 6.7-7.2 sec I’m pretty sure the Mazda 3 here is not on premium fuel (not a Mazda owner nor a fan so not trying to “defend it”) but even though it’s hot, it should be able to do 6.6-6.7 sec..I’m guessing both cars are just a little heat soaked. Bc those times for both were horrendous no matter what 😆
Could you imagine if it had an LSD In The front, that race mightve looked a little different,
@@trialbygaming4588 I know right, but I read somewhere Acura wanted to « distinguish » the ILX from the Civic Si, the latter being more sporty than the ILX and less refined… I think jt’s a shame they overlooked the ILX… 🥲
@@layne4376 i’m the owner of the ILX, my car was built to be a show car. Heavy wheels, subwoofers, camber etc. I’m slower than stock hence why i got 8 seconds instead of 6.6 which most ILX Owners would get
Huge fan of the new format for the video, really love the added dragy runs for some more info. Easily gonna hit 100k soon
Thank you
I love all the new specs and the draggy seals the deal..!! Gotta admit though, I like the old intro music better. These cars are actually much closer in real world performance than the numbers on paper suggest.
Adding the dragy times is a plus+ 😎👍
Draggy bring twice the value to the viewer! congrats on the addition,
The time is way off for the Mazda3 turbo. using 87 octane maybe.The Mazda3 turbo get 5.7 to 5.9sec. 0 to 60.. many sources can back this up from videos to magazine including motor trend. Not 7 sec like in this video.. The non turbo Mazda3 gets around 7sec.
@@eucmike same goes for the ILX, 0-60 times range 6.4-6.6 seconds, 8 seconds is not it
Much improved! Intro is more subtle, which I like. The dragy pushes this channel to the next level. Keep it up.
Without a turbo , still toe to toe! Impressive
Was never close, the Acura had every holeshot including the rollrace. The Acura was roughly 5 mph slower in the quarter mile and a second slower in the quarter mile.
8.33 seconds? Do you know how slow that is? That's slower than the Mazda3 non turbo.
Wow that extra info at the end for each car is awesome.
That acura looks and sounds soooo good
To be it has an extremely crappy interior, horrible ride, and tons of road noise. The new Civic or Mazda are more luxurious then this “luxury” car.
@@jjchockey agreed, I hope this is the last production year of the ILX. That’s the only garbage car in Acura’s lineup. It never even made sense for them to make it. It should have never been created.
@@jjchockey i can only agree with the interior, center console is dated
@@jjchockeyThe amount of crap yall give the ILX must be for the absolute Base model😂 bc I work for a dealership & i drive all types of cars & The Ilx has the same if not more features then other cars in the compact segment. As long as you get the Premium package & above then its a pretty decent car… compared to the the 2022 Civic its neck & neck when it comes to amenities & options for a “2 generation old platform”
@@Lmaoomikeyy Bruh i work at a dealership too n when fell in love w the 2020 ilx aspec premium n was looking for a new car anyway n got it n def am not disappointed
I really like the new car performance stats colors, the green looks really cool. Zoom zoom
Good now we can see acceleration measures by Dragy. Also it shows how dry acceleration numbers don’t mean it will be same on road. Dragy showed big difference in numbers between cars but on road they were almost same🤔
Would love to see how this ILX compares to the 11th gen Civic Si/Touring and the new Integra with the CVT and 1.5t.
I want to see that
This ilx would be interesting to run against a charger or challenger with the v6. Similar performance and both have a great transmission.
Was definitely impressed with the Acura, didn’t expect it to do as well as it did against the Mazda
Those v6 cars would beat the ilx for sure but yes would be interesting to see
Huge size and weight difference
@@joecool9739 yeah they don’t compete at all, but I’ve seen a few races on this channel with cars that don’t really compete and I like that!
Interesting real world races you can easily encounter on the street and not always with some special cars that you will never see
@@naturalgainzzz7005 Actually the Charger is 0.1 seconds slower in the quarter mile 14.8 for the charger and 14.7 for the iLX HP dont mean shit when the charger weighs as much as a boat.
@@sharmilanraj damn I didint know ilx where that quick I figure they were like civic si and I know for a fact a 305hp v6 challeneger with the 8 speed trans is a little faster then an si
I own a 2020, white pearl ilx premium. It is a fun little car. The dct is quick and the engine is quite peppy in sport. It has been replaced by the 1.5l turbo with a cvt or manual.
NGL, the only reason to buy an ILX in its 9th year of production is for its reliability, not for drag racing. The Mazda should win this by a very large margin, possibly the biggest in your channel's history.
EDIT: I was wrong, that was a lot closer than it should've been. Mazda should be so embarrassed.
Lol you obviously have never driven an ILX. It is a very quick car and 0-60 times are very similar compared to the mazda. The only way the mazda will win by a large margin is if the ILX spins. That 6 speed transmission in that mazda is extremely slow to shift by the time it shifts that DCT prolly shifted twice already.
@@ilx_ben3680 I've driven the ILX 2.4. The DCT is very quick, and that 2.4L VTEC sounds great, I'll give you that much, ILX_Ben, but 0-60 it's about a second slower. I expect the Mazda to win by at least 5 car lengths.
@@TheBreakfastLover its only a second slower if it spins but it also depends how many miles you are above sea level. Because thats where n/a motors lose a lot of their power.
@@ilx_ben3680 a full second difference 0-60 is HUGE.
@@TheBreakfastLover yea ik but its only a second faster based on the factors i listed above. Read the factors.
Very interesting video and result! I would have thought the Mazda 3 Turbo would smoke the ILX with an extra 50hp and 130lb of torque.
Just a small comment though, the ILX has a base price of $26500 USD and that model already comes with the same 201hp 8AT combo.
The Mazda 3 Turbo is a 5.7sec car not 7sec he was using 87 octane
@@eucmike it all depends on elevation and many other factors my Q50 red sports it’s a 4.5 sec car and were I live due to the high elevation the best I gotten so far is 5.3
Yea both cars weren't launchee extremely hard and there's no 1ft roll out. Both cars can do get faster times but it's nice to see them side by side.
Yes its not using 93 octane for sure which makes a difference in the car's hp / tq and also you can brake boost the Mazda to get a better launch because its not a dct . Both items would have made a considerable difference
Another great video and interesting race Sam! It's fun to see these daily driver drag races. I'm curious about a matchup between the 5.7 Charger vs CT4-V/CT5-V vs Type-S
Hopefully in the refresh of the Mazda 3, Mazda puts in the 8 speed AT they have and Hopefully a manual too.
Been watching your videos for years just realized I’m not even subscribed, love the new style.
Hope you changed that. 😂
Yes the speed for quarter miles are important because Dodge Chargers will loose 1/4 races but have higher trap speeds meaning it was coming just had to get all that weight going
You still don't know how to use this 2.5T engine. First, put on 91 octane at least, using for 2-3 times full tank to let the ECU knows the change, and you HAVE TO use manual shifter to get a later RPM shift point. As a AWD, you have to launch start and build the turbo boost at the same time. By the way, I am live in Ontario, I don't mind to teach you how to drive this car.
By 2-3 times do you mean burn though the fuel? It takes that much for the ECU to realize it’s a higher octane?
I have 2019 ILX as well but the result surprised me. I was expecting better performance from Mazda 3 by advantage of 250 HP /AWD/ Turbo Engine except disadvantage of weight. I would say congratulations to ILX for the result against the Mazda3. (Thanks to Vtech and Dual Clutch 8Speed Transmission on ILX)
The 250 rating is 93 octane with no dilution. I doubt they ran 2-3 tanks of 93 through it before the test, meaning it was def down on power. R&T and other outlets tested the 21/22 Turbo 3's with undiluted 93 and it ran consistent 5.9-6.1 sec 0-60's. We also don't know the elevation here. 7 secs is what the N/A 19-23 Mazda 3's run.
@@junkiexl86 everything you’re mentioning could’ve also effected the ilx…
The K24 in that Acura only needs some minor N/A mods, and it would smoke the bigger 2.5 turbo mazda. People don't understand how insane the K24 is. I'd go Acura all the way.
What was the steering wheel in the ILX? I'd love to purchase.
The new intro and editing is great . I think it’s better when it’s more subtle , I can definitely see myself rewatching the intro without skipping . The other one was getting a little old .
Thank you!
If you used 93 octane fuel in the Mazda 3 you would've won by a larger margin
How? It's not engineered to run on 93
@@StanOfGB Ummm, yes. Its info that can easily be found on the internet. 227hp 310lb-ft on 87 and 250 hp 320 lb-ft on premium fuel. Similar to Ford ecoboost engines...
@@StanOfGB It CAN run on 87 w/o issues but you won't make peak power.
@@M4B21S88 premium doesn't necessarily mean 93
@@StanOfGB www.capomazda.com/blog/do-turbocharged-mazda-engines-have-get-more-horsepower-with-premium-fuel/
“With regular fuel, the 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G turbo-four produces 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. With premium (at least 93 octane) fuel, the engine produces 250 horses and 320 lb-ft of torque”.
Acura = Lighter, better transmission, better looks, less power less torque
Mazda = heavier, uglier ( my opinion ) very restrictive transmission, more power more torque…
The Mazda front end is a little akward and too big for my taste, the nailed the front end on the Mazda 6, but on the 3 it looks too awkward.
you give the ilx the mazda hp/torque and you have a great selling entry level sports sedan
@@apocalypse13 agreed!
Don’t forget the Mazdas significantly nicer interior, better ride, quieter cabin, better tech, and more creature comforts.
@@apocalypse13 facts
The ILX was not running on premium fuel, plus it had after market wheels and still preformed that well. Its a crazy simple, weird beast of a vehicle to me. Love the ILX, bought one and dang love it for a commuter, everyday car. Change the oil and transmission fluid normally and it will go forever, so scary simplistic to me with that NA K engine and 8speed DCT.
its not apsec thats why it prob lost and the mx3 is turbo
Buying am ilx is knowing you aren't buying it because of its performance but for it's sport luxury and it's handsome looks.
Sam this video was great! I really like how u do roll and dig races. Specially in some of ur videos where u match AWD VS FWD. u do dig to show AWD advantage but u also do rolls to show the Fwd Advantage and how close they can be on highway. I’m talking about ur videos in general. One thing though sam. PLEASE BRING THE MUSIC BACK
Thank you!
New intro is cool! The draggy runs are awesome now we can actually see their time for the 1/4 mile which is a huge things for the car guys. Keep them coming 👍🏽
Sincerely, I prefer the style and quality of Acura, love Honda too!!
The ILX could have done better. All I've done to mine is put a drop in K&N filter and I've raced cars that had more power and won easily. For example volkswagen GTI's WRXs V6 acura TLs RDX with 2.0T. I shift the gears myself in S mode. I didn't really see that with this driver.
Definitely the best comment on here bc from my experience with the ilx is that it takes down plenty of cars with more power & the general 0-60 rating of 6.6 might vary bc I usually achieve low 6 seconds times.
mazda3 turbo iss pretty much one of the few sub 35k awd subcompact sedans with awd so I'm not surprised that it won 2/3 times. granted it wasn't great but still
I would disagree. This particular Mazda 3 turbo’d engine is thee best in the market it’s the transmission that holds it back.
Agreed
I’m surprised… I thought the Acura would’ve lost big on this one. Especially since it has 49 less horsepower & almost half the torque. But it kept up for most part. The upcoming Integra should be impressive when it comes out.
Great transmission. Now if someone adds a turbo the car will be ridiculously fast.
And the integra ended up being exactly like the honda civic si. Hopefully they come out with a type-s . I work for Acura
An intake with a down pipe, and tune pumps the ILX up to about 230hp. The 8DCT in the ILX is that good
After owning a 3 turbo hatch for about 6 months I can point out a couple of things that I noticed about the vid:
First, I can tell that the Mazda is not running 93 octane to get the full 250hp.
Second: the 3 is awd. Do a brake launch. Hold it to about 2000rpm and do a propper launch. 7 seconds to 60mph is way off from what myself and others are getting. Should be about 5.6-5.8 to 60mph easy.
Great Video, Thanks!! Just curious tho, was it premium or regular gas inside the Mazda?
I would love to see a non turbo Mazda3 sedan vs Kia k5 gt-Line!! Awesome vid man!
Cool Video Sam !! Dragy's were great ! It's what viewers like to see..
This new Format Is Awesome! I love this, bring back some other cars you ran for Dragy's.
Sam...Love the new intro...music and graphics...Reminds me of the tv show... "The Six Million Dollar Man" from back in the day...keep up the great work...
Thank you!
That ILX looks sharp. REally looking forward to the new Integra. Hoping that DCT with the type R makes it into new model
Awesome new format. I love it!! Please more suv content. Palisade/telluride would be awesome!!
As the owner of a Palisade, I couldn't agree more. (Wife's car) 😂
Acura......
The more expensive Honda but lacks the performance. Not that they're bad but their the luxury side.
That Mazda3 Turbo does not have 93 Octane in it. The 0-60 time should be around 6 seconds.
cope
@@Painting_Inspiration yeah. The best one i did was 5.7src. With 93oct. For sure, it's not using the high octane gas on this test
@@rinkashime345887 octane for sure in this race......
The ILX needs about 20HP more and about 30lb ft of torque. Like a Golf GTI specs.
Honda really needs to add some more to their next SI and Integra.
Sleeping on the ilx. Can get one for 20k basically brand new. This car gets so much hate for no reason.
Can we get the Mazda3 Turbo against stock Hyundai Veloster N please
Where did you get that cool steering wheel on the ILX? That's not stock, nor do I believe it's a factory option?
I like that you implemented time using dragy.
Great video! I love the changes! Enjoyed seeing the Dragy info.
for anyone shaming the Mazda 3 for “poor performance”, keep in mind the ILX has a Dual Clutch Transmission and an 8 Speed Automatic, that’s why it was able to keep up with the Mazda 3. Mazda 3 doesn’t have poor performance, it just has an outdated transmission.
With update trany will be even better but even with the old trany it is poor on accelration because zero spin with 310 vs180 lbs torque i expect more and from a roll the ilx just a tik slower
Therefore poor performance lol
@@waavydev it performed well for its time. it’s like saying a 1965 mustang has poor performance, no it does not, it just need revisions, upgrades and updates.
@@waavydev but think what you want.
@@michaelflops Its a 2021 Mazda 3, not a 1965 Mazda 3. They have the option of equipping it to today's tech and chose not to (for valid cost reasons I'm sure) but deserve the scrutiny either way.
I gotta say that although I knew the Mazda would win these races, I wasn't expecting the gap to be that small.
I own a turbo 3 confused on how you guys got so a high 0-60 time. I have the car and its usally around 5.7-5.9 on 93 and 6.1 on 91. Fun race tho
Ilx body lines are so good! Very good looking car!
Very interesting if the ilx was a 2.0t it would be amazing
Power to rate ratio illustrations... wow 👌
Love new design and music only thing please use bigger font for car specs or change color. Hard to read from moblie. Excellent work!
Now let's see an older ILX with a 6 speed manual go against a 9th generation civic si!
I can provide the ILX 6 speed manual 🤣 my own car
Would really love to see the ILX vs the SI
Same here! Stock 2.4l n/a VS Stock 1.5l turbo
Impressive Vtec engine and DCT ! I hope they continue using this combination in the future
So are we impressed with the Acura or disappointed with the Mazda?
Both
It sounded like the ILX was brake-torquing the launch but it didn’t sound that way in the Mazda. You would think the Mazda would always be out front in the beginning with all that torque.
2 factors in this race, first is that I'm sure Sam did not do brake boost which on a regular automatic you can do. Second is it looks like regular and not 93 octane gas was used for the race based on the draggy times for the Mazda as it does low 6's on Premium gas.
The ILX has a beautiful sounding engine and takes off like a dream (when it doesnt jerk) but just like the Chevy Cruz feeling fast does not equal fast... Its perfect for city driving though and is super nimble around curves! Very fund to drive!
That ilx looks so nice. I just bought one myself and I think I’m gonna add vinyl wrap to my roof like yours. Do you know what spoiler that is on the back?
I once heard someone say an ILX is a civic si in a tuxedo and thats so true
A 2 generation old Civic Si now with the introduction of the 2022. Redesign way overdue.
Hard to read car specs if watching mobile phone, way too small, please revert back to an old format!:) Gang please upvote for him too see !
Can you PLEASE do a drag between the ILX and KIA GTline???? (not GT)
Do you like the Acura ILX a lot? Is it because it is automatic transmission?
Kia has like 5 gt line models and this would smoke half of them we need a ILX vs Kia Forte GT
@@brynnleahnayvieghlaykynnn6175 I don’t think the ILX can smoke the KIA GT line. I drove the ILX and it’s a dog.
Bring it mother fucker.... I'm not stock....
You said that he in the ILX took it on a roll? Did I miss something because I saw the Mazda inch ahead...
What is the elevation of this drag strip? Elevation can greatly effect 1/4 times. There is a simple equation to adjust the time back to sea level. Density altitude. (DA). There is nothing wrong with these dragy times. These are so many variables at play. Altitude, air temp, humidity, wind direction and speed, driver skill. Most magazines times are done at sea level or DA adjusted to sea level and with the most optimal weather conditions.
Surprised the ILX wasn’t quicker. My stock 2014 Civic Si with 6MT ran a 0-60 7.9 and 1/4 mile at 15.8 @ 88 mph dragy run with 91 octane
They don’t know how to drive. Tons of people getting under 6 second 0-60 with the new 3. Traction off and brake torque.
i got a 2020 ilx and its fast in this video it had a good run mazda had 50hp more and the ilx was still close and where can i get that ilx steering wheel i like that carbon
Excellent dragy 👍👍👍
Take one curve or corner and you will instantly know where the extra money goes in the Acura. They handle like a dream.
How many early 2000's mazdas do you see driving around (maybe a miata but no proteges)? How many old TLs and CL's do you see driving around? Acuras last.
I dunno, that's really the majority I see around my area in Seattle is older Mazda 3s and protege5s, Acuras are usually down with check engine lights in a rich guys front yard
A 16 second 1/4 mile is really awful for any new car besides a Subaru Crosstrek or something. Am I missing something?
Omg thank you for the Dragy !!!
Is it a close race when you are pulling away from the opposing car the entire run?
That 6sp in that Mazda really holds the power back
Sam, Excellent only feedback because I'm losing my eyes please bigger font on car stats all else perfect
Makes a difference when you shift your own gears on the Mazda 3 turbo with sport mode on and traction off. Took on a newer Lexus IS300 on this morning and it couldn’t keep up. A couple weeks ago, left a GT86 behind from a dig and it was a bus length behind. I would factor in tires making a huge difference as well since the Mazda 3 turbos are equipped with shitty Bridgestone Turanza all seasons that are not meant for performance whatsoever.
The ILX has Michelin MXM4 on 17 inches wheels.
Acura may have lost but it won the race cuz of age and power/torque differences.
Can you do one of the Acura ILX and Mazda 3 sport in a manual for the mz3
Definitely a much more appropriate competitor for the 3. Everyone else is comparing it to the wrx,GTI, CTR, and Golf R which misses the point IMO. Their traditional autos and higher output power trains are much more in line with entry level lux makers (Acura and Lexus or even A3, 2 GC etc. )
Can you do a drag & rollrace comparison between the MKV 2021 Supra against a stock 10 speed Mustang GT? I feel like it would be one of the best comparisons you could do between them considering how BMW tends to underrate their vehicles from the factory, and also just in general in what I would like to see personally :)
Is coming bud
Thank you for this interesting video! I hope the ILX was the Aspec not premium. Owned 22 Aspec can tell thats premium model ILX.
I like how you showed the times at the end.