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Honda Civic Type R EP3 vs Honda Civic Type R FD2: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Honda Civic Type R EP3

Honda · 2001–2005

Civic Type R EP3

A PI 604

Power
147 kW200 PS
0–100 km/h
6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
Kerb mass
1,270 kg

Version spec sheet

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Honda Civic Type R FD2

Honda · 2007–2010

Civic Type R FD2

A PI 657

Power
177 kW241 PS
0–100 km/h
-
Top speed
-
Kerb mass
1,255 kg

Photo: Adam Court / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Civic Type R EP3 1 Civic Type R FD2 1

  • Performance Civic Type R FD2 Power per tonne: 141 kW/t vs 116 kW/t
  • Off-road Civic Type R EP3 Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Hatchback vs Front-wheel drive · Sedan

In plain words

Honda Civic Type R FD2 has more power: 177 kW (241 PS) against 147 kW (200 PS) for Honda Civic Type R EP3. Honda Civic Type R FD2 is lighter by 15 kg (1,255 kg vs 1,270 kg). Honda Civic Type R EP3 is the older design (from 2001); Honda Civic Type R FD2 arrived in 2007. On the catalog figures, the Honda Civic Type R FD2 is the pick for performance; the Honda Civic Type R EP3 is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Honda Civic Type R FD2 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
StatCivic Type R EP3Civic Type R FD2
PIA · 604A · 657
Power 55 61
Grip 48 57
Handling 75 75
Top speed 52 61
Launch 50 56
Reliability 91 -

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 Civic Type R FD2Mugen RR 2.0 · petrol · 177 kW (241 PS) 14.30 sat 166 km/h
  2. 2 Civic Type R EP32.0 K20A2 · petrol · 147 kW (200 PS) 14.79 sat 158 km/h · +0.49 s

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Size and weight

Civic Type R EP3Civic Type R FD2
Kerb weight 1,270 kg2,800 lb 1,255 kg2,767 lb −15 kg −33 lb −1.2%

Difference vs Civic Type R EP3 (±).

Full specifications

Honda Civic Type R EP3Honda Civic Type R FD2
General
Version 2.0 K20A2 · petrol · 147 kW (200 PS) Mugen RR 2.0 · petrol · 177 kW (241 PS)
Production years 2001–2005 2007–2010
Body Hatchback Sedan
Country Japan Japan
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 147 kW (200 PS) 197 hp 177 kW (241 PS) 237 hp Better
Power, all versions 147–158 kW (200–215 PS) 197–212 hp 165–177 kW (224–241 PS) 221–237 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 196 Nm 145 lb-ft 218 Nm 161 lb-ft Better
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. 6.8 s No data
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. 235 km/h 146 mph No data
Power per tonne 116 kW/t 141 hp/ton calculated 141 kW/t 172 hp/ton calculated Better
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 4 cyl 4 cyl
Engine code K20A2 K20A
Gearbox 6-speed manual 6-speed manual
Drive Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,270 kg 2,800 lb 1,255 kg 2,767 lb

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

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