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Honda Civic Type R (EP3) · Facelift 2003 2.0vsHonda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0

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

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Honda Civic Type R (EP3) · Facelift 2003

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2005
VS

Honda Civic Type R (EP3)

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2001-2003

Comparison overview

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Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0 2003-2005

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    196 Nm
    145 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,204 kg
    2,654 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    562 km
    349 mi
  • Largest trunk
    315 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.02003-2005HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.02001-2003
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
196Nm145lb-ft
196Nm145lb-ft
Curb weight
1,204kg2,654lb
1,204kg2,654lb
Gross weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
68.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
25.8s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
562km349mi
Calculated
562km349mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,140mm163in
4,135mm163in
Width
1,695mm67in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,575mm101in
2,575mm101in
Front track
1,472mm58in
1,472mm58in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,487mm59in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
-
Trunk volume
315L
315L
Max trunk volume
610L
610L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0 2003-2005Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0 2001-2003PowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0 2003-2005: Power / Torque
  • Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0 2001-2003: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.02003-20057,400 rpm5,900 rpm7,650 rpm
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.02001-20037,400 rpm5,900 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.02003-2005HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.02001-2003
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.8 s
26.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.02003-2005
200 hp
149 kW
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.02001-2003
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.02003-2005
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.02001-2003
196 Nm
145 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.02003-2005
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.02001-2003
1,204 kg
2,654 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 (EP3)Facelift 20032.02003-2005
235 km/h
146 mph
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.02001-2003
235 km/h
146 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 (EP3)Facelift 20032.02003-20056.6 s
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.02001-20036.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0 2003-2005 and Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0 2001-2003: 0.2 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 (EP3)Facelift 20032.02003-2005
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.02001-2003
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

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 (EP3)Facelift 20032.02003-2005
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.02001-2003
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.02003-2005
562 km
349 mi
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.02001-2003
562 km
349 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.02003-2005
200 hp
149 kW
6.6 s
235 km/h
146 mph
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.02001-2003
200 hp
149 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 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 (EP3)Facelift 20032.02003-2005
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,140 mm
163.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.02001-2003
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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 (EP3)Facelift 20032.02003-2005
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.02001-2003
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0 2003-2005 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 (EP3)Facelift 20032.02003-2005
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.6 s
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.02001-2003
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.8 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 (EP3)Facelift 20032.02003-2005
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.02001-2003
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.02003-2005HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.02001-2003
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,140 mm
163.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
562 km
349 mi
562 km
349 mi
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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.

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 (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0 2003-2005Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0 2001-2003
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0 2003-2005

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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