Cadillac CT5 vs Honda Civic Type R (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,905
- CT5: 2 mpg better, 0.5 in more rear legroom.
- Civic Type R: $2,905 cheaper, 78 hp more.
- Each wins 4 of 9 measures.
| Measure | CT5 | Civic Type R | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $50,995 | $48,090 | Civic Type R |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 315 hp | Civic Type R |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | Civic Type R |
| MPG combined | 26 mpg | 24 mpg | CT5 |
| Cargo, max | 11.9 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 11.9 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 37.9 in | 37.4 in | CT5 |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 42.3 in | About the same |
| Length | 193.8 in | 180.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.0 in | 70.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,802 lb | 3,188 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | CT5 |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 4.8 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4 s estimate | 4.9 s estimate | Civic Type R |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | CT5 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Cost | CT5 | Civic 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.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Civic Type R | 6% |
| MPG | CT5 | 8% |
| Power | Civic Type R | 25% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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