The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 24,500

€ 35,400

€ 24,500
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 1.8 is 0.8 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Civic Type R.
Civic 1.8
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 1.8
Civic Type R
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.05 %

General
Civic 1.8
Civic Type R
FK..
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Civic 1.8
Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Civic 1.8
140 hp
306 hp
Civic Type R
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Civic Type R
Performance
Civic 1.8
Civic Type R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Civic Type R
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Civic 1.8
21.04 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Civic 1.8
Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Civic 1.8
39 mpg
32 mpg
Civic Type R
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
426 mi
Civic 1.8
510 mi
426 mi
Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 1.8
115.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Civic 1.8
Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
913 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