Honda Civic Type R FK2 vs Honda Civic Type R FL5: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Honda · 2015–2017
Civic Type R FK2
- Power
- 228 kW310 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.7 s
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- -
Honda · 2022–present
Civic Type R FL5
- Power
- 242 kW329 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.4 s
- Top speed
- 275 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,480 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Civic Type R FK2 0 Civic Type R FL5 1
- Performance Civic Type R FL5 0–100 km/h: 5.4 s vs 5.7 s
- Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Hatchback vs Front-wheel drive · Liftback
In plain words
Honda Civic Type R FL5 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.7 s for Honda Civic Type R FK2. Honda Civic Type R FK2 is the older design (from 2015); Honda Civic Type R FL5 arrived in 2022. Honda Civic Type R FL5 is still in production; Honda Civic Type R FK2 is not. On the catalog figures, the Honda Civic Type R FL5 is the pick for performance. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Honda Civic Type R FK2 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.
| Stat | Civic Type R FK2 | Civic Type R FL5 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | S · 844 | A · 673 |
| Power | 100 | 65 |
| Grip | 67 | 54 |
| Handling | 75 | 71 |
| Top speed | 100 | 67 |
| Launch | 62 | 61 |
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 Civic Type R FK22.0 turbo K20C1 · petrol · 228 kW (310 PS) 12.84 sat 214 km/h
- 2 Civic Type R FL52.0 turbo K20C1 · petrol · 242 kW (329 PS) 12.85 sat 211 km/h · +0.01 s
Full specifications
| Honda Civic Type R FK2 | Honda Civic Type R FL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 2.0 turbo K20C1 · petrol · 228 kW (310 PS) | 2.0 turbo K20C1 · petrol · 242 kW (329 PS) |
| Production years | 2015–2017 | 2022–present |
| Body | Hatchback | Liftback |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 228 kW (310 PS) 306 hp | 242 kW (329 PS) 325 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 228 kW (310 PS) 306 hp | 235–242 kW (320–329 PS) 315–325 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 420 Nm 310 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. | 5.7 s | 5.4 s Better |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 275 km/h 171 mph |
| Power per tonne | No data | 164 kW/t 199 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,996 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l | 4 cyl |
| Engine code | K20C1 | K20C1 |
| 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. | No data | 1,480 kg 3,263 lb |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 8.2 l/100 km 28.7 mpg US |
| CO₂ | No data | 186 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €2,150/year estimated |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (5): Country, Fuel, Engine code, Gearbox, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.