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Honda Civic Type R (EP3) · Facelift 2003 2.0vsOpel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo

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

Opel Astra H GTC

2.0i 16V Turbo

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2006

Comparison overview

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Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
196Nm145lb-ft
249Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,204kg2,654lb
1,265kg2,789lb
Gross weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
68.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
85.0s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
25.9s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
562km349mi
Calculated
559km347mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,140mm163in
4,290mm169in
Width
1,695mm67in
1,753mm69in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,575mm101in
2,614mm103in
Front track
1,472mm58in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,488mm59in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
315L
380L
Max trunk volume
610L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
52L
CO2 emissions-
223g/km

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 2.0Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V TurboPowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.07,400 rpm5,900 rpm7,650 rpm
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo5,400 rpm1,950 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.9 s
31.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
200 hp
149 kW
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
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 20032.0
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
249 Nm
184 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 20032.0
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
1,265 kg
2,789 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 20032.0
235 km/h
146 mph
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
234 km/h
145 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 20032.06.6 s
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0 and Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo: 1.2 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 20032.0
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 20032.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 20032.0
562 km
349 mi
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
559 km
347 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
200 hp
149 kW
6.6 s
235 km/h
146 mph
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
234 km/h
145 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 20032.0
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
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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 20032.0
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
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 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 (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.6 s
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.8 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 20032.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
249 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
562 km
349 mi
559 km
347 mi
CO2 score
-
223 g/km
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0

  • Is 61 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 3 km (2 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo

  • Has 53 Nm more
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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