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Peugeot RCZ R vs Honda Civic Type R
| Category | Peugeot RCZ R | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 270 / 266 | 310 / 306 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 330 / 243 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1335 / 2943 | 1401 / 3089 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 202 / 199 | 221 / 218 |
| Average price | €43,000 | €36,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Peugeot RCZ R | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Park | 2:28.90 | 2:25.00 |
| Contidrom (3.8 km) | 1:37.01 | 1:36.70 |
| Ferte Gaucher | 2:01.90 | 2:02.05 |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Club | 1:26.60 | 1:25.70 |
| Sachsenring | 1:40.40 | 1:40.77 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.80 | 1:14.10 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Peugeot RCZ R | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.3 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.7 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.5 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.9 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.4 s | 11.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.0 s | 15.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 20.0 s | 18.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.0 s @ 86.4 mph | 9.8 s @ 88.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.2 s | 13.5 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Peugeot RCZ R | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.5 s | 5.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.1 s | 3.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.4 s | 4.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.4 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.9 s | 8.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.3 s | 10.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 14.0 s | 14.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.5 s | 14.7 s |
General performance
| Category | Peugeot RCZ R | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 270 kph (168 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 21.2 s @ 1814 ft | 20.3 s @ 1739 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.51 g (5 m/s²) | 0.54 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.0 kph (42.3 mph) | 70.0 kph (43.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US / 42 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (109 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 134 m (440 ft) | 129 m (422 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Peugeot RCZ R | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 86 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
Civic Type R is the fastest by a small margin.
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