Car comparison

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0vsHonda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0

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

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Honda Civic Type R (FL5)

2.0

329 hp1996 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2023-present
VS

Honda Civic Type R (FK8)

2.0

320 hp1996 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    329 hp
    245 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,345 kg
    2,965 lb
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    597 km
    371 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
Power
329hp245kW
320hp239kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,345kg2,965lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
272 km/h
169 mph
To 99% top speed
87.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
580km361mi
Calculated
597km371mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
1,996cc122cu in
Length
4,594mm181in
4,557mm179in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,401mm55in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,734mm108in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,623mm64in
1,602mm63in
Ground clearance-
126mm5in
Trunk volume
410L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,212L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
47L
46L
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 (FL5) 2.0Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0PowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.06,500 rpm2,600-4,000 rpm7,000 rpm
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)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 (FL5)2.0HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
18.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
272 km/h
169 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
175 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0
329 hp
245 kW
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
320 hp
239 kW

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0 has 9 hp more than Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0 and Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)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 (FL5)2.0
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
1,345 kg
2,965 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 (FL5)2.0
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
272 km/h
169 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 (FL5)2.05.4 s
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.05.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0 and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0: 0.4 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 (FL5)2.0
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 (FL5)2.0
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0
580 km
361 mi
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
597 km
371 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0
329 hp
245 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
320 hp
239 kW
5.8 s
272 km/h
169 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 (FL5)2.0
Power
329 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,594 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in
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

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 (FL5)2.0
Power
329 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
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

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 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 (FL5)2.0
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.4 s
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.8 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 (FL5)2.0
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
Power
329 hp
245 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,594 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,401 mm
55.2 in
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
Range score
580 km
361 mi
597 km
371 mi
CO2 score
-
176 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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