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Acura TLX vs Honda Civic Type R (2025)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$450

Car 1

Car 2

TLXCivic Type RMSRP + destination$46,595$47,045Horsepower272 hp315 hpTorque280 lb-ft310 lb-ftMPG combined25 mpg24 mpgRear legroom34.9 in37.4 inFront legroom42.5 in42.3 inSeats54Ground clearance5.3 in4.8 in
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
TLX FWD w/Technology Package vs Civic Type R FWD
MeasureTLXCivic Type RWinner
MSRP + destination$46,595$47,045About the same
Horsepower272 hp315 hpCivic Type R
Torque280 lb-ft310 lb-ftCivic Type R
MPG combined25 mpg24 mpgTLX
Cargo, max13.5 cu ftN/AN/A
Cargo, seats up13.5 cu ftN/AN/A
Rear legroom34.9 in37.4 inCivic Type R
Front legroom42.5 in42.3 inAbout the same
Length194.6 in180.9 inNot scored
Width75.2 in70.9 inNot scored
Curb weight3,756 lb to 4,215 lb3,188 lbN/A
Seats54TLX
Ground clearance5.3 in4.8 inTLX
0-60 mphN/A4.9 s estimateN/A
Basic warranty4 yr / 50,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miTLX

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
TLX FWD w/Technology Package
$45,400		Civic Type R FWD
$45,895		$495
Civic Type R FWD
$45,895		TLX FWD w/Technology Package
$45,400		$495

Cost to run

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostTLXCivic Type R
MSRP + destination$46,595$47,045
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,536$1,600
Fuel or charging, 6 years$9,216$9,600
Total, 6 years$55,811$56,645

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Civic Type R wins.

TLX wins if Power weight is 1 or less.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceAbout the same
MPGTLX4%
PowerCivic Type R14%
SpaceN/A
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked