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Honda Civic Type R vs Lexus IS (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,295

Car 1

Car 2

Civic Type RISMSRP + destination$48,090$46,795Horsepower315 hp311 hpTorque310 lb-ft280 lb-ftMPG combined24 mpg22 mpgRear legroom37.4 in32.2 inFront legroom42.3 in44.8 inSeats45Ground clearance4.8 in5.5 in0-60 mph4.9 s5.8 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Civic Type R FWD vs IS 350 F Sport Design RWD
MeasureCivic Type RISWinner
MSRP + destination$48,090$46,795IS
Horsepower315 hp311 hpCivic Type R
Torque310 lb-ft280 lb-ftCivic Type R
MPG combined24 mpg22 mpgCivic Type R
Cargo, maxN/A10.8 cu ftN/A
Cargo, seats upN/A10.8 cu ftN/A
Rear legroom37.4 in32.2 inCivic Type R
Front legroom42.3 in44.8 inIS
Length180.9 in185.8 inNot scored
Width70.9 in72.4 inNot scored
Curb weight3,188 lb3,913 lbNot scored
Seats45IS
Ground clearance4.8 in5.5 inIS
0-60 mph4.9 s estimate5.8 s estimateCivic Type R
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi4 yr / 50,000 miIS

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		IS 350 F SPORT Design AWD
$47,500		$105
IS 350 F Sport Design RWD
$45,500		Civic Type R FWD
$47,395		$1,895

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
CostCivic Type RIS
MSRP + destination$48,090$46,795
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,600$1,745
Fuel or charging, 6 years$9,600$10,473
Total, 6 years$57,690$57,268

Which is better for me?

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

Equal weights: Civic Type R wins.

IS wins if MPG weight is 0 or less.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceIS3%
MPGCivic Type R8%
PowerCivic Type R1%
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