Car comparison

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0vsHonda Civic Type R (FN2) 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 (FN2)

2.0

201 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2007-2011

Comparison overview

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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
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    580 km
    361 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
Power
329hp245kW
201hp150kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
193Nm142lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,267kg2,793lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
87.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
71.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
152Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
580km361mi
Calculated
549km341mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,594mm181in
4,276mm168in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,401mm55in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,734mm108in
2,635mm104in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,623mm64in
1,530mm60in
Trunk volume
410L
485L
Max trunk volume
1,212L
1,352L
Doors
5
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
47L
50L

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 (FN2) 2.0PowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 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 (FN2)2.07,800 rpm5,600 rpm8,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
26.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
159 km/h
99 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 (FN2)2.0
201 hp
150 kW

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0 has 128 hp more than Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0 and Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0: 128 hp (95 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 (FN2)2.0
193 Nm
142 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 (FN2)2.0
1,267 kg
2,793 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 (FN2)2.0
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 (FL5)2.05.4 s
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.06.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0 and Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0: 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 (FL5)2.0
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0 and Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0: 1.0 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 (FL5)2.0
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
159 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 (FL5)2.0
580 km
361 mi
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
549 km
341 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 (FN2)2.0
201 hp
150 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 (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 (FN2)2.0
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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 (FN2)2.0
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 (FN2)2.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 (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 (FN2)2.0
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
Power
329 hp
245 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
193 Nm
142 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,267 kg
2,793 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
580 km
361 mi
549 km
341 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
159 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 (FL5) 2.0Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0

  • Has 128 hp more
  • Has 227 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 76 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0

  • Is 138 kg lighter
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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