The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 23,900

€ 35,400

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 0.8 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Civic Type R.
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Civic Type R
57.9
69.7
77.6
57.7
73.9
81.8
69.7 in
Width
73.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
102.2
172
102.1
172.8
172 in
Length
172.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Civic Type R
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.15 %

General
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Civic Type R
FK..
Generation
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 with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
306 hp
Civic Type R
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Civic Type R
Performance
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Civic Type R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Civic Type R
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25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.75 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
32 mpg
Civic Type R
60 mpg
city
25 mpg
69 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
863 mi
Range
426 mi
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
426 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).
138.2 kWh
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
138.2 kWh
Civic Type R
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft











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