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2026 Honda Civic Type R 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

4.9s

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Civic Type R: 4.9 s1.9 s9.2 sQuicker on the left
69 sedans (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2026 Honda Civic Type R: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
FWD2.0L 4-cyl315 hp310 lb-ft3,188 lb19810.14.9 sEstimate6-speed manualFWD$47,395
Manual FWD2.0L 4-cyl315 hp310 lb-ft3,188 lb19810.14.9 sEstimate6-speed manualFWD$47,395
Civic Hybrid Sport FWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid181 hp134 lb-ft3,208 lb11317.77.5 sEstimateCVTFWDN/A
Civic Hybrid Sport Touring FWD2.0L 4-cyl hybrid181 hp134 lb-ft3,252 lb11118.07.6 sEstimateCVTFWDN/A
Civic LX FWD2.0L 4-cyl150 hp133 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A6-speed manualFWDN/A
Civic Si FWD1.5L 4-cyl200 hp192 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A6-speed manualFWDN/A
Civic Sport FWD2.0L 4-cyl150 hp133 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A6-speed manualFWDN/A

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

4 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl2315 hpFWD$47,395Base$1,600Base
2.0L 4-cyl2150 hpCivic LX FWDN/AN/A$1,067-$533
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid2181 hpCivic Hybrid Sport FWDN/AN/A$784-$816
1.5L 4-cyl1200 hpCivic Si FWDN/AN/A$1,239-$361

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: yes, on 2 of 7 trims.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
6-speed manual5FWD$47,3954.9 s
CVT2N/AN/A7.5 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the FWD: 315 hp, 24 mpg, $47,395. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2026 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Lexus ES HybridES 500e Premium AWD338 hp44 mpg$50,500N/A
Audi S3Base Style AWD328 hp26 mpg$52,0004.4 s

Civic Type R by year

4.9 s5.0 s5.0 s5.0 s5.1 s20172019202120242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2026 BMW 3 Series: 0.8 s quicker to 60. Same hp per ton.

2026 Honda Civic Type R4.9 s2026 BMW 3 Series4.1 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2026 Honda Civic Type R and 2026 BMW 3 Series
Measure2026 Honda Civic Type R2026 BMW 3 Series
TrimFWDM340i xDrive AWD
0-604.9 s4.1 s
BasisEstimateTested
Horsepower315 hp386 hp
Curb weight3,188 lb3,896 lb
hp per ton198198
lb per hp10.110.1
MSRP$47,395$64,300

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked