Performance Review: Honda Civic 2.0i VTEC Type S - [2000]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Honda Civic Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Honda Civic 2.0i VTEC Type S is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2000. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the and the 2000 Ultima GTR 720.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 1248 kgs (2751 lbs) this makes the Honda Civic 2.0i VTEC Type S in the same weight category as the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line or the give or take 50kg.

The Honda Civic shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 1998cc 16V St4 engine produces 157 bhp (117 kW) @ 6300 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 132 lb-ft (178.9 Nm) @ 4300 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (148 lb-ft) or the 2013 Caterham 7 485 2.0L (152 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 2017 Subaru Forester 2.0 XT Premium (150.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Honda Civic.

The Honda Civic has a Power to weight ratio of 125.8 bhp per ton and 105.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2000 Civic competing with the 2017 Subaru Forester 2.0 XT Premium (150.8 bhp per ton) or the 1999 Audi TT 1.8T 225 (150.8 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 105.7 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 or the 2004 Mini Cooper S Convertible 1.6 (130.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.5 secs, this made the Honda Civic 2.0i VTEC Type S as fast as the 2006 Seat Leon 2.0 16v TDI FR (8.20 secs) the 2005 Land-Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 (8.20 secs) the 2003 BMW X5 3.0d (8.20 secs) the or the 1998 Citroen XM 3.0 V6 (8.20 secs). This Honda Civic 2.0i VTEC Type S is also faster than the 2007 Renault Megane Renaultsport 2.0 dCi 175 (8.30 secs) the 2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Coupe (8.30 secs) the 2005 Mazda MX5 1.8i (8.30 secs) the and the 2001 Volkswagen-VW Lupo 1.6 GTi (8.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Civic and the 1975 Jaguar XJ S V12

When talking about the performance of the Honda Civic on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.05 secs @ 85.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1975 Jaguar XJ S V12 (15.99 secs), the 1980 Lotus Esprit S2.2 Turbo (15.99 secs), and the 1954 Frazer-Nash Sebring 2.0 Roadster (15.99 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2000 version of the Honda Civic 2.0i VTEC Type S has a maximum speed of 131mph.

Top Speed of the 2000 Civic equals the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (142 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2000 Honda Civic 2.0i VTEC Type S then how about the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (142 mph), the 2013 Seat Leon SC 2.0 TDI FR (142 mph), or the 2013 Lexus IS 350 (142 mph).

Related Links:

2000 Civic Rivals List.

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