Honda Civic Type R (FK8)
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Honda Civic Type R
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Honda Civic Type R (FK8)
Car A
Honda Civic Type R (FK8)
The Civic Type R (FK8) blends serious turbocharged performance with day-to-day practicality, seating five and offering a 420‑liter trunk. It’s good value in its segment with strong reliability and safety signals, though cargo-heavy and winter use are not its strengths.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety8 L/100km
Honda Civic Type R
Car B
Honda Civic Type R
The Honda Civic Type R combines strong acceleration and high top speed with five-seat practicality and reasonable efficiency. It’s good value in its segment for drivers who want a compact that’s exciting yet usable.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 66 / 66
City 56 / 54
Budget / value 63 / 61
Road trip 41 / 41
Performance 38 / 37
Cargo 23 / 22
Practical 52 / 51
Premium 29 / 30
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Honda Civic Type R (FK8) · Orange = Honda Civic Type R

Specs side-by-side

Spec Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Honda Civic Type R
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Pros & cons

Honda Civic Type R (FK8)

  • 320 hp turbo power and 5.8 s 0–100 km/h deliver engaging performance
  • Five seats and a 420 L trunk support daily family use
  • 8 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class
  • Strong reliability and safety signals

Honda Civic Type R

  • Strong acceleration and top speed for a compact performance car
  • Seats five with a 404-liter trunk, making daily family use realistic
  • FWD and compact size work well for city driving and commuting
  • Efficient for its class at 8.3 L/100 km and priced as good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Honda Civic Type R (FK8) if…
Best fuel economy
Honda Civic Type R (FK8) uses 8.0 L/100km vs 8.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Honda Civic Type R if…
Performance & capability
Honda Civic Type R is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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