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Honda Civic Type R vs Lexus ES Hybrid (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$705

Car 1

Car 2

Civic Type RES HybridMSRP + destination$48,090$48,795Horsepower315 hp221 hpMPG combined24 mpg46 mpgRear legroom37.4 in40.7 inFront legroom42.3 in41.8 inSeats450-60 mph4.9 s8.5 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Civic Type R FWD vs ES Hybrid ES 350e Premium FWD
MeasureCivic Type RES HybridWinner
MSRP + destination$48,090$48,795About the same
Horsepower315 hp221 hpCivic Type R
Torque310 lb-ftN/AN/A
MPG combined24 mpg46 mpgES Hybrid
Rear legroom37.4 in40.7 inES Hybrid
Front legroom42.3 in41.8 inCivic Type R
Length180.9 in202.4 inNot scored
Width70.9 in75.6 inNot scored
Curb weight3,188 lb4,636 lbNot scored
Seats45ES Hybrid
Ground clearance4.8 inN/AN/A
0-60 mph4.9 s estimate8.5 s estimateCivic Type R
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi4 yr / 50,000 miES Hybrid

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
Civic Type R FWD
$47,395		ES Hybrid ES 350e Premium FWD
$47,500		$105
ES Hybrid ES 350e Premium FWD
$47,500		Civic Type R FWD
$47,395		$105

Cost to run

ES Hybrid costs $3,886 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
CostCivic Type RES Hybrid
MSRP + destination$48,090$48,795
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,600$835
Fuel or charging, 6 years$9,600$5,009
Total, 6 years$57,690$53,804

Which is better for me?

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

Equal weights: ES Hybrid wins.

Civic Type R wins if MPG weight is 3 or less.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceAbout the same
MPGES Hybrid48%
PowerCivic Type R30%
SpaceN/A
TowingN/A

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked