8.8
2024 Honda Civic Type R review
Honda's hottest hatchback – the Civic Type R – is a weapon on track. We tried out the brand's technology designed to help you go faster.
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Scott Collie
2022 Honda Civic vs 2024 Peugeot 308 Comparison
Honda Civic
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Based on the Honda Civic TYPE R
Based on the Peugeot 308 GT PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
40L - 47L
168 to 418 km
40L - 52L
56 to 276 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$23,790 - $54,990
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Approachable on track
- Incredibly capable
- Wait lists are shrinking
Misses
- Only has four seats
- Expensive for a FWD hot hatch
- I'm still slow
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Massive boot
- Luxurious, interesting interior
Misses
- Needs more grunt at this price
- Driving position is an acquired taste
- Boot space comes at cost of rear legroom
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$690)
- Premium Paint (+$1,050)
Colours Available
Olivine Green is the standard colour on hatchback models, while Avatar Blue is standard on the wagon.
The following metallic finishes are a $690 option:
- Artense Grey
- Nera Black
- Platinum Grey (wagon only)
The following premium metallic finishes are a $1050 option:
- Pearl White
- Elixir Red
- Vertigo Blue (excludes wagon)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1996 | 1199 - 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L, 1.5L, 2.0L | 1.2L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 104kW - 235kW | 96kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 174Nm - 420Nm | 230Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.8 - 13.5 | 10.5 | |
