On the outside, the 2023 Honda Civic Type R is quite a departure from the previous-generation hot hatch. Its heart, however, is largely similar. That would be the turbocharged 2.0-liter K20C1 four-cylinder engine, tweaked ever-so-slightly to make an extra nine horsepower. Coupled with updates to the suspension, we know the 2023 Type R is quicker than its predecessor around Suzuka. But what about in a straight line?
The answer to that question is widely considered yes. Honda never offered official 0-60 mph stats for the new CTR, but estimates place it somewhere around five seconds. After spending considerable time behind the wheel, our Civic Type R first drive review reached a similar conclusion on acceleration. The previous-gen model offers nearly the same performance, with times in the low-to-mid five-second range considered normal. Surely that answers the question, right?
