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Honda Civic Type R (FK8) · Facelift 2020 2.0vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

AMG A 45

387 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2022

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    250 hp/t
    187 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    607 km
    377 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • 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
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
Power
320hp239kW
387hp289kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.2s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
43.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
250hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
607km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,557mm179in
4,445mm175in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,597mm63in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
94mm4in
Trunk volume
420L
370L
Max trunk volume
1,209L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
46L
51L
CO2 emissions-
192g/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 2.0Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45PowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45: 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 456,500 rpm4,750-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
13.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
193 km/h
120 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
387 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 has 67 hp more than Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45: 67 hp (50 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
480 Nm
354 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
1,545 kg
3,406 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 454.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0: 1.7 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45: 0.7 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
607 km
377 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
387 hp
289 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.1 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
Power
320 hp
239 kW
387 hp
289 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Range score
597 km
371 mi
607 km
377 mi
CO2 score
-
192 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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 2.0Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45

  • Has 67 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 km (6 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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