Car comparison

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0vsAUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Honda Civic Type R (FL5)

2.0

329 hp1996 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2023-present
VS

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8)

55 TFSI

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    875 km
    544 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Power
329hp245kW
340hp254kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
2,470kg5,445lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
580km361mi
Calculated
875km544mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,594mm181in
4,969mm196in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,401mm55in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,734mm108in
2,926mm115in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,651mm65in
Rear track
1,623mm64in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
410L
535L
Max trunk volume
1,212L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
47L
63L
CO2 emissions-
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.06,500 rpm2,600-4,000 rpm7,000 rpm
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI5,000-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
21.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0
329 hp
245 kW
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI has 11 hp more than Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0 and AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
1,815 kg
4,001 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.05.4 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI and Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI and Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0
580 km
361 mi
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
875 km
544 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0
329 hp
245 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0
Power
329 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,594 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0
Power
329 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.4 s
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0AUDIA7 Sportback (C8)55 TFSI
Power
329 hp
245 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,594 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,969 mm
195.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
580 km
361 mi
875 km
544 mi
CO2 score
-
163 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0

  • Is 410 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A7 Sportback (C8) 55 TFSI

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 295 km (183 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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