15 Difference Between Civic Type R And Si

1. Engine: 2018 Honda Civic Type R: 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. 2018 Honda Civic Si: 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. 2. While the Civic Si is meant to be engaging to drive, the Honda Civic Type R is oriented toward track performance as well as engaging on-road driving. 3.  The Type R is sold as a hatch only. The Si is available as both a four-door sedan and two-door coupe. 4. The Civic Si offers about two-thirds of the power produced by the Civic Type R for about two-thirds of the price, but there are other upgrades that make the Type R more compelling and a better value based on MSRP.  5. The heavily modified Honda Civic Type R is more about speed than sensibility. 6. Fuel Economy: Civic Type R : 22 city/28 hwy/25 combined. Civic Type Si: 28 city/38 hwy/32 combined. 7. The Honda Civic Si has seating for up to five passengers in either the sedan or coupe body style. The 2017 Type R can hold only four passengers. 8. The Si has grippier seats than the rest of the regular Civic range, but the Type-R has racing-style buckets. 9. The chances of getting an Si in the the color and body style you want at a reasonable price are much greater. 10. If you want a sport compact with plenty of go, an Si is seriously worth considering. But if impressive lap times and the ultimate Civic are what you are after, the Type R is the one to get. 11. Starting MSRP: 2018 Honda Civic Type R: $34,100 2018 Honda Civic Si: $24,100