Toyota GR Yaris vs Honda Civic Type R
A small rally-bred all-wheel-drive turbo three-cylinder against the front-drive hot-hatch benchmark.
Toyota GR Yaris (GXPA16), 2020–present
Honda Civic Type R (FL5), 2022–present
At a glance
The key differences
The Honda Civic Type R makes 67 hp more: 324 hp against 257 hp for the Toyota GR Yaris.
The Honda Civic Type R has the torque advantage, 420 Nm to 360 Nm.
To 100 km/h, the Honda Civic Type R is quicker at 5.4 s against 5.5 s.
Per tonne, the Honda Civic Type R has 227 hp against 201 hp for the Toyota GR Yaris.
They put power down differently: Toyota GR Yaris is AWD (GR-Four), Honda Civic Type R is FWD.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Toyota GR Yaris | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2020–present | 2022–present |
| Class | Hot hatch | Hot hatch |
| Engine | 1.6 L, G16E-GTS | 2.0 L, K20C1 |
| Layout | Inline-3 | Inline-4 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Power | 257 hp (192 kW, 261 PS) | 324 hp (242 kW, 329 PS) |
| Torque | 360 Nm (266 lb-ft) | 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) |
| Power at | 6,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 s | 5.4 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 275 km/h |
| Drive | AWD (GR-Four) | FWD |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Differential | Torsen limited-slip front and rear (optional Circuit Pack) | Helical limited-slip (front) |
| Kerb weight | 1,280 kg (2,822 lb) | 1,429 kg (3,150 lb) |
| Power to weight | 201 hp per tonne | 227 hp per tonne |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
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