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Honda Civic Type R (FL5)
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Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Honda Civic Type R (FL5)
Car A
Honda Civic Type R (FL5)
The Civic Type R (FL5) mixes serious performance from its 2.0L turbo FWD setup with real-world usability, seating five and offering a 410 L trunk. It suits drivers who want a quick family compact and can accept higher fuel use and FWD limitations in winter.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety
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 safety8.3 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 55 / 66
City 50 / 54
Budget / value 38 / 61
Road trip 41 / 41
Performance 37 / 37
Cargo 22 / 22
Practical 33 / 51
Premium 29 / 30
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Honda Civic Type R (FL5) · Orange = Honda Civic Type R

Specs side-by-side

Spec Honda Civic Type R (FL5) Honda Civic Type R
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Honda Civic Type R (FL5)

  • Strong performance for its class with 320 hp, 0–100 km/h in 5.4 s, and 275 km/h top speed
  • Seats five with a practical 410 L trunk for family duties and road trips
  • Strong safety standing in its class
  • Good value in its segment at this price point

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 (FL5) if…
Lower entry price
Honda Civic Type R (FL5) starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
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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