8.8
2024 Honda Civic Type R review
Honda's hottest hatchback – the Civic Type R – is a weapon on track. We tried out the brand's technology designed to help you go faster.
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Scott Collie
2022 Honda Civic vs 2024 BYD Seal Comparison
Honda Civic
BYD Seal
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2022 Honda
Civic
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2024 BYD
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CarExpert Score
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8.8
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Based on the Honda Civic TYPE R
Based on the BYD Seal
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 47L
168 to 418 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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6 year
warranty
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MSRP
$23,790 - $54,990
$49,888 - $68,798
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Approachable on track
- Incredibly capable
- Wait lists are shrinking
Misses
- Only has four seats
- Expensive for a FWD hot hatch
- I'm still slow
NA
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Ocean Blue Interior (+$1,500)
Colours Available
The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:
- Arctic Blue
- Atlantis Grey
- Aurora White
- Cosmos Black
- Shark Grey
Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.
Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.
The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1996 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L, 1.5L, 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 104kW - 235kW | 150kW - 390kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 174Nm - 420Nm | 310Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.8 - 13.5 | - | |
