The Type R is in a competitive segment with rivals such as Volkswagen Golf R, Hyundai Elantra N, and the Toyota Corolla GR. All of them make for an engaging and thrilling experience, they all sport more conservative engines that still put out a lot of power and they are still fuel efficient. Where the Civic Type R really shines is in the performance department, being able to put out 315 horsepower at 6500 RPM and 310 pound-feet of torque out of a turbocharged 2.0L engine, with Brembo brakes, really amping up the thrill factor. Furthermore, Honda has still managed to balance all the other factors that seem to make a compact car great like adding a sporty interior with red accents, aluminum accents on the pedals and gear shifter, and a good price point.
