Both type R's are great! I prefer the MK2 fn2 as interior design, digital dash, rev counter, general build quality feels better. I think the extra weight in the fn2 to accommodate more luxury is worth the 0.01 seconds that no one will ever really notice. Ok the MK2 wasn't at the time the leap everyone expected, but the refinements are excellent. Ok it's a tad more domesticated interior wise, bigger boot/space ect. But the Honda quality inside and out is a massive leap. Inside the Fn2 you are wrapped up in Honda type R attention to detail on another level. The fn2 for me while not a leap in pure performance, it's a big refinement of the ep3. Both cars are quality.
Honda Civic Type-R vs Honda Civic Type-R
| Category | Honda Civic Type-R | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 201 / 198 | 200 / 197 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 193 / 142 | 196 / 145 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1336 / 2945 | 1240 / 2734 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 151 / 149 | 161 / 159 |
| Average price | €28,000 | €24,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Honda Civic Type-R | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| ADM Miachkovo | 2:07.29 | 2:03.69 |
| Oschersleben | 1:55.78 | 1:57.01 |
| Balocco | 3:10.70 | 3:04.90 |
| Top Gear Track | 1:33.50 | 1:32.80 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:21.20 | 1:20.40 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:51.00 | 1:51.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Honda Civic Type-R | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.2 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.5 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.0 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.4 s | 9.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.7 s | 12.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 16.6 s | 16.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 23.8 s | 22.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 29.9 s | 28.4 s |
| 1000 m | 27.3 s | 27.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 15.9 s | 16.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.6 s @ 80.2 mph | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.9 s | 15.1 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.3 s @ 118.1 mph | 24.9 s @ 119.3 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Honda Civic Type-R | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 6.3 s | 6.8 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 8.8 s | 8.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 6.7 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.9 s | 8.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 11.6 s | 11.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 14.8 s | 13.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 19.9 s | 18.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 6.2 s | 6.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 22.9 s | 21.5 s |
General performance
| Category | Honda Civic Type-R | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) | 235 kph (146 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.45 g (4 m/s²) | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 65.7 kph (40.8 mph) | 68.7 kph (42.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 6.6 l/100 km (36 mpg US / 43 UK) | 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 33 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (121 ft) | 36 m (119 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 148 m (486 ft) | 145 m (476 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Honda Civic Type-R | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 97 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 94 | 100 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
Civic Type-R is the fastest by a small margin.
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??? 7y ago
Both great cars and performance wise there's nothing in it!
FastestLaps 7y ago
EP3 is classic, FN2 is not (at least today) and was always overshadowed by Japanese Type R.
Mark 6y ago @FastestLaps
Yet the ep has 12bhp/ton more, is considerably lighter, and is considered a classic yet its a full 3 seconds slower round the top gear track!
Smithy 6y ago @Mark
Ep3 was a wet lap, fn2 was a dry lap.. Considering the ep3 would have been about 5 seconds faster
ChelseaDominate 11y ago
Everyone knows the EP3 was a better car. Weight guys matters, and the EP3 was a lightweight. I have a EP3 and race FN2 all the time. So please do not tell me which car is superior.
Anonimity is Great 16y ago
Actually, I think it\'s FN2 that is a pregnant Jazz. They both share similar chassis configuration, rear trailing arm suspension and fuel tank placed in the middle of the car (rather than at the back, close to the rear wheel). The EP3 sports fully independent, multi link rear suspension (IIRC) and fuel tank in the right location.
