Skip to content
GizmoDriver

Cadillac CT5 vs Honda Civic Type R (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,905

Car 1

Car 2

CT5Civic Type RMSRP + destination$50,995$48,090Horsepower237 hp315 hpTorque258 lb-ft310 lb-ftMPG combined26 mpg24 mpgRear legroom37.9 in37.4 inFront legroom42.4 in42.3 inSeats540-60 mph6.4 s4.9 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
CT5 Premium Luxury RWD vs Civic Type R FWD
MeasureCT5Civic Type RWinner
MSRP + destination$50,995$48,090Civic Type R
Horsepower237 hp315 hpCivic Type R
Torque258 lb-ft310 lb-ftCivic Type R
MPG combined26 mpg24 mpgCT5
Cargo, max11.9 cu ftN/AN/A
Cargo, seats up11.9 cu ftN/AN/A
Rear legroom37.9 in37.4 inCT5
Front legroom42.4 in42.3 inAbout the same
Length193.8 in180.9 inNot scored
Width74.0 in70.9 inNot scored
Curb weight3,802 lb3,188 lbNot scored
Seats54CT5
Ground clearanceN/A4.8 inN/A
0-60 mph6.4 s estimate4.9 s estimateCivic Type R
Basic warranty4 yr / 50,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miCT5

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
CT5 Premium Luxury RWD
$49,200
Civic Type R FWD
$47,395
$1,805
Civic Type R FWD
$47,395
CT5 Premium Luxury RWD
$49,200
$1,805

Cost to run

Civic Type R costs $2,167 less over 6 years.

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

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostCT5Civic Type R
MSRP + destination$50,995$48,090
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,477$1,600
Fuel or charging, 6 years$8,862$9,600
Total, 6 years$59,857$57,690

Which is better for me?

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

Equal weights: Civic Type R wins.

CT5 wins if Power weight is 0 or less.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceCivic Type R6%
MPGCT58%
PowerCivic Type R25%
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