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One turbo, two litres, 315 horsepower, four cylinders, five doors. The Civic Type R is back, and with it, a question of what it means to offer an enthusiast hatch in today’s market. We already know that the Mk. 8 Golf R is too plush for its own good, but the 2023 Civic Type R has likewise grown longer in wheelbase and heavier on the scales than ever before. It all begs some curious questions for how these two icons stack up in middle-age.
Straight away, there’s a sting: seldom as we might now see them, the few hot hatches left in 2022 have brought the segment to unprecedented heights — and with that, costs. No longer the domain of the truly cheap and cheerful, these complex contemporary rockets now launch from deep pockets. The 2023 Honda Civic Type R rings in at $51,830 including destination. The 2022 Golf R manual arrives from $51,682 — right within a breath of the Civic. Both cars come one way, though Volkswagen offers an optional DSG for a further $1,400 over the manual.
Today’s VW- and Honda Rs differ slightly in approach, and more still in ethos. Where the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R attempts to balance AWD usability and everyday comfort, the FWD 2023 Honda Civic Type R brings the eleventh-generation platform’s stellar accoutrements to bear for the R’s sixth generation with far less compromise.
Full comparison on Driving.ca:
Have you driven or cross-shopped the 2023 Honda Civic Type R or VW Golf R? Let us know what you thought of it in the comments below!
For Honda Civic Type R reviews, pricing, photos, news and specs: https://driving.ca/honda/civic-type-r/?year=2023
For Volkswagen Golf R reviews, pricing, photos, news and specs: https://driving.ca/volkswagen/golf-r/?year=2023
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