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Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0vsVolkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

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

Volkswagen Arteon · Facelift 2020

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2020-2023

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
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Largest trunk
    563 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
329hp245kW
280hp209kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,656kg3,651lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
93.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
22.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
580km361mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,594mm181in
4,866mm192in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,401mm55in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,734mm108in
2,835mm112in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,623mm64in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
410L
563L
Max trunk volume
1,212L
1,557L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
47L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI5,100-6,500 rpm2,000-4,900 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
22.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
165 km/h
102 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0 has 49 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI and Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0: 49 hp (37 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
1,656 kg
3,651 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
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 (FL5)2.05.4 s
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0 and Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: 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 (FL5)2.0
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI and Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
930 km
578 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 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 (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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.5 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
VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (FL5)2.0VolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
329 hp
245 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,656 kg
3,651 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
580 km
361 mi
930 km
578 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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) 2.0Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 2.0

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 251 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 65 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 349 km (217 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 153 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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