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Compare the 2017 Type R and Si Honda Civic Models
By Product Expert | Posted in Honda Civic on Thursday, July 6th, 2017 at 9:43 pm
The usual Honda Civic is an compact car that comes in sedan, coupe, or hatchback body styles. Commuters and small families alike have found the Civic to be a practical and attractive vehicle that comes well equipped in many trims. For 2017, there are two models of the Honda Civic that offer a different driving experience compared with the mainstream model. In this 2017 Honda Civic Type R vs 2017 Honda Civic Si comparison, we are going to look at these models to see what differentiates them.
2017 Honda Civic Type R vs 2017 Honda Civic Si
The 2017 Honda Civic Si is available in sedan and coupe body styles. It is an enthusiast-oriented Civic variant which is currently in its eight generation. It is designed to offer fun and agile driving, and has some performance features like Si-exclusive chassis tuning, a new Adaptive Damper System, a helical limited-slip differential, and variable-ratio electric power steering.
In contrast, the 2017 Honda Civic Type R hatchback has not been sold at American Honda dealerships before, even though internationally it is a part of the fifth generation of the Type R. This model has more horsepower than most other Honda models. While the Civic Si is meant to be engaging to drive, the 2017 Honda Civic Type R is oriented toward track performance as well as engaging on-road driving.
Passenger and Cargo Space
The difference in passenger and cargo capacity between the 2017 Honda Civic Type R and the 2017 Honda Civic Si is also worth noting. The 2017 Type R can hold only four passengers, but its hatchback design means that it can haul 25.7 cubic feet of cargo behind the rear seats. That opens up to as much as 46.25 cubic feet of cargo with the rear seats folded down. The 2017 Honda Civic Si has seating for up to five passengers in either the sedan or coupe body style. The two-door Coupe model can hold 11.9 cubic feet in its trunk while the Si Sedan has a trunk with 14.7 cubic feet.
2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe vs Sedan
The 2017 Honda Civic Si will be available in two-door Coupe or four-door Sedan body styles. Learn more about the similarities and differences between these models here.
Turbocharged Engine Options
Both of the models in this comparison come with turbocharged four-cylinder engines. However, those engines represent very different power and acceleration potential. The 2017 Honda Civic Si has a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine rated for 205 horsepower and 193 pound-feet of torque. The 2017 Honda Civic Type R has a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine rated for 306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque.
