Honda Civic Type R FK8 or Honda Civic Type R FL5? They're two generations of the same car. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| Honda Civic Type R FK8 | Honda Civic Type R FL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2017–2021 | 2022– (US model year 2023 on) |
| Engine | 2.0 K20C1 VTEC Turbo four | 2.0 turbo four K20C1 |
| Stock power | 306 hp / 292 lb-ft (US) | 315 hp / 310 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Honda Civic Type R FK8 | Honda Civic Type R FL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 306 hp | 303 whp |
| Stage 1 | 340–365 hp | 320–338 whp |
| Stage 2 | 360–400 whp | 335–361 whp |
| Stage 3 | 450–550 whp | 500–525 whp |
| Stage 4 | 600–650+ whp | 600–750+ whp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Honda Civic Type R FK8 | Honda Civic Type R FL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Hondata FlashPro $695 at launch, plus $250 for the computer jailbreak. | Cobb Accessport $770 or Hondata FlashPro $795; DTE €799; Mishimoto intercooler $1,300. |
| Stage 2 | — | PRL intake $490 and front pipe $429; TSP tune $295 (needs a FlashPro); Hondata fuel system $2,995. |
| Stage 3 | turbos $2,200–$4,800 (27WON, PRL, Full-Race); Exedy Stage 2 clutch £638. | turbos $2,200–$4,800 (27WON, PRL, Full-Race); PLM's full package $11,995; Exedy clutch £638. |
List prices from the guides, before shipping, import tax and fitting. "—" means that guide has no cost line for the stage.
Where each one ends up
At Stage 4 the Honda Civic Type R FK8 reaches 600–650+ whp and the Honda Civic Type R FL5 600–750+ whp.