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Honda Civic Type R (FK8) · Facelift 2020 2.0vsHonda Civic Type R (FK2) 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 (FK2)

2.0

310 hp1996 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Honda Civic Type R (FK2) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,382 kg
    3,047 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    685 km
    426 mi
  • Largest trunk
    498 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0
Power
320hp239kW
310hp231kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,382kg3,047lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
270 km/h
168 mph
To 99% top speed
74.2s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
685km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
1,996cc122cu in
Length
4,557mm179in
4,390mm173in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,878mm74in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,466mm58in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,594mm102in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,528mm60in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
118mm5in
Trunk volume
420L
498L
Max trunk volume
1,209L
1,214L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
46L
50L
CO2 emissions-
170g/km

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 (FK2) 2.0PowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FK2) 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 (FK2)2.06,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0
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
18.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
270 km/h
168 mph
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
174 km/h
108 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 (FK2)2.0
310 hp
231 kW

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0 has 10 hp more than Honda Civic Type R (FK2) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FK2) 2.0 and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0: 10 hp (7 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 (FK2)2.0
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
HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0
1,382 kg
3,047 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 (FK2)2.0
270 km/h
168 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 (FK2)2.05.7 s

Although Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0 has more power, Honda Civic Type R (FK2) 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FK2) 2.0 and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0: 0.1 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 (FK2)2.0
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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 (FK2)2.0
685 km
426 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 (FK2)2.0
310 hp
231 kW
5.7 s
270 km/h
168 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 (FK2)2.0
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
498 L
17.6 cu ft
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 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 (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 (FK2)2.0
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Honda Civic Type R (FK2) 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 (FK2)2.0
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.7 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 (FK2)2.0
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
310 hp
231 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
270 km/h
168 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
498 L
17.6 cu ft
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Range score
597 km
371 mi
685 km
426 mi
CO2 score
-
170 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
498 L
17.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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 (FK2) 2.0
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Honda Civic Type R (FK2) 2.0

  • Is 38 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 88 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 78 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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