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Honda Civic Type R (FK8) · Facelift 2020 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 (FK8) · Facelift 2020

2.0

320 hp1996 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2021
VS

Honda Civic Type R (EP3)

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2001-2003

Comparison overview

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Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    597 km
    371 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
Power
320hp239kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
196Nm145lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,204kg2,654lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
74.2s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
562km349mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,557mm179in
4,135mm163in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,575mm101in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,472mm58in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,487mm59in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
-
Trunk volume
420L
315L
Max trunk volume
1,209L
610L
Doors
5
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
46L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0PowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.06,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.07,400 rpm5,900 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
26.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
320 hp
239 kW
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
200 hp
149 kW

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0 has 120 hp more than Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0 and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0: 120 hp (89 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
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.05.8 s
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.06.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0 and Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0: 1.0 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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0 and Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0: 1.2 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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
597 km
371 mi
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
562 km
349 mi

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
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
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 (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
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
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 (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
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
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 (FK8) Facelift 2020 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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.8 s
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
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
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
597 km
371 mi
562 km
349 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0

  • Has 120 hp more
  • Has 204 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0

  • Is 216 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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