The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17) vs. Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
€ 25,800

€ 36,500

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Civic 1.8 is 7.4 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Civic Type R.
Civic 1.8
Civic Type R
57.9
69.7
77.6
56.5
73.9
81.7
69.7 in
Width
73.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
102.2
172
106.3
179.4
172 in
Length
179.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Civic 1.8
Civic Type R
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %

General
Civic 1.8
Civic Type R
FK..
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 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
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Civic 1.8
140 hp
316 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
130 mph
Maximum Speed
169 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Civic Type R
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21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
Civic 1.8
21.83 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Civic 1.8
Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Civic 1.8
37 mpg
31 mpg
Civic Type R
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
485 mi
Range
371 mi
Civic 1.8
485 mi
371 mi
Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
145.8 kWh
Civic 1.8
121.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Civic 1.8
Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
891 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data