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Honda Civic Type R (FK8) · Facelift 2020 2.0vsCupra Leon 2.0 TSI EVO

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

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Honda Civic Type R (FK8) · Facelift 2020

2.0

320 hp1996 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2021
VS

Cupra Leon

2.0 TSI EVO

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
Power
320hp239kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.2s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
68.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,557mm179in
4,398mm173in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,683mm106in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
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Trunk volume
420L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,209L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
46L
50L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
19.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
320 hp
239 kW
CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
300 hp
224 kW

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0 has 20 hp more than Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI EVO.

The biggest power difference is between Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI EVO and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
1,490 kg
3,285 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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.05.8 s
CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO5.7 s

Although Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0 has more power, Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI EVO is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI EVO and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0: 0.1 s.

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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
320 hp
239 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,557 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,398 mm
173.1 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
Power
320 hp
239 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,557 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,398 mm
173.1 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
597 km
371 mi
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Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI EVO

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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