While that matches the all-wheel-drive Golf R's EPA rating when optioned with a six-speed manual, the Golf R leads with an extra 2 mpg on the highway with the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic. The hot hatch gets a cool EPA-estimated 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.

The new Civic Type R's subtle horsepower bump isn't at the sacrifice of fuel economy, at least according to the EPA.

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More impressively, it circled our skidpad at 1.02 g's. At our test track, the Civic Type-R bolted to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds and eclipsed the quarter-mile marker in 13.5 seconds at 106 mph. While the new Civic Type R isn't as visually extreme as the old one, it still sports a prominent rear wing and other aerodynamic addenda, as well as 19-inch wheels wrapped with sticky Michelin Pilot Sport 4S performance tires. The front-drive-only Honda uses an innovative dual-axis strut front suspension that does a terrific job of suppressing torque steer. A lighter flywheel paired with a revised rev-match system should further reward rowing at the new CTR's six-speed manual transmission. Honda has also increased the rpm at which the active exhaust valve opens to heighten the car's four-cylinder symphony. The Civic Type R also benefits from additional improvements, such as a larger radiator and improved brake cooling.

The new Civic Type R is powered by the same turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder as the previous-generation car, but a redesigned turbocharger with a more efficient exhaust system has increased power output to 315 horsepower at 6500 rpm with 310 pound-feet of torque at 2600 to 4000 rpm. 2023 Honda Civic: Car and Driver 10Best.

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