Performance Review: Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R GT - FN2 - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Honda Civic Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R GT - FN2 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8.This particular Honda Civic has a 1998cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Civic shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Civic's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1301 kgs (2868 lbs) this makes the Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R GT - FN2 in the same weight category as the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Honda Civic shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp)

In terms of power the 1998cc 16V St4 engine produces 200 bhp (149 kW) @ 7800 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 142 lb-ft (192.5 Nm) @ 5600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (159 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda Civic you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2011 KIA Optima 2.0 Turbo (178.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Honda Civic.

The Honda Civic has a Power to weight ratio of 153.7 bhp per ton and 109.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 Civic competing with the 2011 KIA Optima 2.0 Turbo (178.5 bhp per ton) or the 1998 Honda NSX 3.0 V6 Auto (178.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda Civic generating around 109.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2002 Toyota Camry 3.0 V6 (134.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 1985 Vauxhall-Opel Monza GSE 3.0 (133.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.6 secs, this made the Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R GT - FN2 as fast as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (6.40 secs) the or the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (6.40 secs). This Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R GT - FN2 is also faster than the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2018 Abarth 595 Competizione 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2016 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R (6.50 secs) the and the 2016 Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Civic and the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works

When talking about the performance of the Honda Civic on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15 secs @ 91.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works (14.94 secs), the 2010 Audi A7 3.0 TFSI Quattro (14.94 secs), and the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP 1.6 Turbo (14.94 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2007 version of the Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R GT - FN2 has a maximum speed of 146mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 Civic equals the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (157 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2007 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R GT - FN2 then how about the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (157 mph), the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 360 (157 mph), or the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 320 (157 mph).

Related Links:

2007 Civic Rivals List.

A Brief History of Honda

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