The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 23,000

€ 28,300

€ 23,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 1.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Civic Type R.
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Civic Type R
57.9
69.7
77.6
56.9
70.3
78.1
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
102.2
169.3
103.1
168.1
169.3 in
Length
168.1 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Civic Type R
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.09 %

General
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Civic Type R
FK..
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
198 hp
Civic Type R
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Civic Type R
Performance
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Civic Type R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Civic Type R
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26.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
26.91 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
26 mpg
Civic Type R
59 mpg
city
19 mpg
71 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
863 mi
Range
341 mi
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
341 mi
Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
74 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
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
172.4 kWh
Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft










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