Hyundai i20 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 i20 N | Honda Civic Type R FL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2021–2024 | 2022– (US model year 2023 on) |
| Engine | 1.6 T-GDi turbo four | 2.0 turbo four K20C1 |
| Stock power | 204 PS / 275 Nm (304 Nm on overboost) (EU) | 315 hp / 310 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Hyundai i20 N | Honda Civic Type R FL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 204 PS | 303 whp |
| Stage 1 | 220–235 hp | 320–338 whp |
| Stage 2 | 240–251 hp | 335–361 whp |
| Stage 3 | 280–300 hp | 500–525 whp |
| Stage 4 | — no verified parts | 600–750+ whp |
Careful: one car's figures are at the wheels (whp) and the other's at the engine (hp), so they aren't directly comparable. Convert with the crank to wheel calculator.
Typical parts cost
| Hyundai i20 N | Honda Civic Type R FL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | remaps £359.99–£595 (Forge, K-Tec, Courtenay Sport) or €590 (BR-Performance); plug-in modules £189.99 (Bluespark) or €449 on sale (RaceChip). | Cobb Accessport $770 or Hondata FlashPro $795; DTE €799; Mishimoto intercooler $1,300. |
| Stage 2 | Courtenay Sport Stage 2 package £1,933.50; intercooler £370.83–£839 (K-Tec, Airtec, Forge, Wagner); intake and inlet £262.02–£349.50 (Forge, Pipercross); HJS ECE downpipe £1,561.20. | PRL intake $490 and front pipe $429; TSP tune $295 (needs a FlashPro); Hondata fuel system $2,995. |
| Stage 3 | Courtenay Sport Stage 3 £2,495 or CSR320 turbo £1,797; Muchboost hybrid €1,381.30–€2,031.71; uprated clutch £1,469.27–£1,836 (Xtreme). | 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 i20 N reaches — no verified parts and the Honda Civic Type R FL5 600–750+ whp.