The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 22,100
€ 26,900
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.8 is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Civic Type R.
Civic 1.8
Civic Type R
57.5
69.5
77.4
56.9
70.3
78.1
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.5 in
Height
56.9 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
168.1
167.5 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Civic 1.8
Civic Type R
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.05 %
General
Civic 1.8
Civic Type R
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic 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 (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Civic 1.8
138 hp
198 hp
Civic Type R
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Civic Type R
Performance
Civic 1.8
Civic Type R
122 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Civic Type R
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21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Civic 1.8
Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Civic 1.8
33 mpg
26 mpg
Civic Type R
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
42 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
437 mi
Range
341 mi
Civic 1.8
437 mi
341 mi
Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.8
134.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Civic 1.8
Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
