Car comparison

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0vsHonda Civic Type R (EP3) · Facelift 2003 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)

2.0

320 hp1996 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2020
VS

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) · Facelift 2003

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 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)2.0HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
Power
320hp239kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
196Nm145lb-ft
Curb weight
1,345kg2,965lb
1,204kg2,654lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
562km349mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,557mm179in
4,140mm163in
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
125mm5in
Trunk volume
420L
315L
Max trunk volume-
610L
Doors
5
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
46L
50L
CO2 emissions
176g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0PowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.06,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.07,400 rpm5,900 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
25.9 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
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
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
320 hp
239 kW
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
200 hp
149 kW

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0 has 120 hp more than Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0 and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 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)2.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
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)2.0
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
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)2.0
272 km/h
169 mph
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
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)2.05.8 s
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.06.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0 and Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0: 0.8 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)2.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
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) 2.0 and Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 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)2.0
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
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)2.0
597 km
371 mi
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
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)2.0
320 hp
239 kW
5.8 s
272 km/h
169 mph
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
200 hp
149 kW
6.6 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)2.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 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)Facelift 20032.0
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

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)2.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
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

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 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)2.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.8 s
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.6 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)2.0
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
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)2.0HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.6 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,345 kg
2,965 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
4,140 mm
163.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
597 km
371 mi
562 km
349 mi
CO2 score
176 g/km
-
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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) 2.0Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 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) 2.0

  • Has 120 hp more
  • Has 204 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 km/h (23 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 72 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

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