Hyundai Elantra N or Honda Civic Type R FL5? 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
| Hyundai Elantra N | Honda Civic Type R FL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2022– (facelift 2024) | 2022– (US model year 2023 on) |
| Engine | 2.0 T-GDi turbo four | 2.0 turbo four K20C1 |
| Stock power | 276 hp / 289 lb-ft (286 hp with N Grin Shift) (US) | 315 hp / 310 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Hyundai Elantra N | Honda Civic Type R FL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 276–286 hp | 303 whp |
| Stage 1 | 295–350 whp | 320–338 whp |
| Stage 2 | 305–390 whp | 335–361 whp |
| Stage 3 | 350–450 whp | 500–525 whp |
| Stage 4 | 450–500 whp | 600–750+ whp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Hyundai Elantra N | Honda Civic Type R FL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | flash tunes $499.95–$1,350 (Tork, LAP3) or CAD 799.99 (N75); JB4 $599; plug-in modules $583.80–$697 (aFe, DTE, RaceChip). | Cobb Accessport $770 or Hondata FlashPro $795; DTE €799; Mishimoto intercooler $1,300. |
| Stage 2 | downpipe $398 catless (LAP3) or $898.95–$1,398.95 with a catalyst (cp-e); intake $387.07–$419 (Injen, aFe, SXTH); intercooler $471.75 (Megan Racing) or £764.83 (Forge); fuel pump $385 (LF, via LAP3). | PRL intake $490 and front pipe $429; TSP tune $295 (needs a FlashPro); Hondata fuel system $2,995. |
| Stage 3 | hybrid turbo $1,095–$1,975 (Pure Turbos, LAP3, Turbo Parts Canada) or CAD 4,099.99 (N75 HT450); SSP DCT clutch kit $1,599. | 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 Hyundai Elantra N reaches 450–500 whp and the Honda Civic Type R FL5 600–750+ whp.