2011 Honda Civic Si Sedan vs. 2011 Honda Civic Type R
To start off, both 2011 Honda Civic Si Sedan and 2011 Honda Civic Type R were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic Si Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic Type R (198 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic Si Sedan. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic Type R should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic Si Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic Si Sedan weights approximately 46 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic Type R.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Honda Civic Type R (193 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic Si Sedan. (188 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Civic Type R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic Si Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Civic Si Sedan | 2011 Honda Civic Type R | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Civic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 198 HP |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1267 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4458 mm | 4276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1397 mm | 1445 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
