Honda Civic Type R FK8 or Hyundai i30 N? They're rivals, so owners often weigh one against the other. 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 | Hyundai i30 N | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2017–2021 | 2017– (facelift 2021) |
| Engine | 2.0 K20C1 VTEC Turbo four | 2.0 T-GDi turbo four G4KH |
| Stock power | 306 hp / 292 lb-ft (US) | 250 / 275 / 280 PS (EU) |
Power by stage
| Honda Civic Type R FK8 | Hyundai i30 N | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 306 hp | 250–280 hp |
| Stage 1 | 340–365 hp | 300–340 hp |
| Stage 2 | 360–400 whp | 330–370 whp |
| Stage 3 | 450–550 whp | 400–500 hp |
| Stage 4 | 600–650+ whp | 400–500+ whp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Honda Civic Type R FK8 | Hyundai i30 N | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Hondata FlashPro $695 at launch, plus $250 for the computer jailbreak. | remaps £360–£599 (Laird, Forge, VUDU); plug-in modules €549–€689 (RaceChip, DTE). |
| Stage 2 | — | Forge intake $571; intercooler $790 (Wagner), £613 (Airtec) or $1,080 (Forge); GPF-back exhaust £1,250–£1,675 (Scorpion, Milltek). |
| Stage 3 | turbos $2,200–$4,800 (27WON, PRL, Full-Race); Exedy Stage 2 clutch £638. | turbos €1,092–€2,520 before VAT (Turbo-Total, TTE490) or £1,995–£2,100 (K-Tec); Sachs clutch €1,126 before VAT; SSP DCT clutches $1,599. |
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 Hyundai i30 N 400–500+ whp.