Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X or Honda Civic Type R FK8? 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
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X | Honda Civic Type R FK8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2007–2016 | 2017–2021 |
| Engine | 2.0 4B11T turbo four | 2.0 K20C1 VTEC Turbo four |
| Stock power | 291 hp / 300 lb-ft (US) | 306 hp / 292 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X | Honda Civic Type R FK8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 291 hp | 306 hp |
| Stage 1 | +13% hp | 340–365 hp |
| Stage 2 | 310–390 whp | 360–400 whp |
| Stage 3 | 420–475 whp | 450–550 whp |
| Stage 4 | 806 whp | 600–650+ whp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X | Honda Civic Type R FK8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | COBB Accessport V3 $560 (STM) or the Stage 1 Power Package with a high-flow filter $585 (Patterson Performance Parts). | Hondata FlashPro $695 at launch, plus $250 for the computer jailbreak. |
| Stage 2 | COBB NexGen Stage 2 package $2,595 (COBB), EDO Performance Stage 2 kit $2,396 or an ETS intercooler $759. | — |
| Stage 3 | Forced Performance Green turbo $2,249, Red ball-bearing $3,249 (MAPerformance) or the ETS turbo kit $5,545. | turbos $2,200–$4,800 (27WON, PRL, Full-Race); Exedy Stage 2 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 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X reaches 806 whp and the Honda Civic Type R FK8 600–650+ whp.