Honda Civic Type R vs Tesla Model Y

Name: Tesla Model Y
Brand: Tesla
Rating: 4.7 (2240 reviews)

Honda Civic Type R $45,000

Tesla Model Y $47,990 – $48,990

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Honda Civic Type R vs Tesla Model Y. Honda Civic Type R offers the strongest value on price. Honda Civic Type R leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Honda Civic Type R

Best Value Honda Civic Type R

Top Rated Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy Tesla Model Y

Performance Tesla Model Y

Winner

4.8/10

4.7/10

$45,000

Rating: 4.8/10

$47,990 – $48,990

Rating: 4.7/10

Specification	Honda Civic Type R	Tesla Model Y

Brand	Honda	Tesla
Model	Civic Type R	Model Y
Year	2025	2026
Type	—	Ev
Body Style	Hatchback	Compact Crossover SUV

Current Price	$45,000	$47,990 – $48,990
MSRP	$45,000	$48,990
Dealer Price	$44,000	$47,990

Engine	2.0L Turbocharged VTEC Inline-4	Dual Motor AWD
Horsepower	315 hp @ 6,500 rpm	384 hp (est.)
Torque	310 lb-ft @ 2,600-4,000 rpm	Instant electric torque
0–60 mph	4.9 sec (0-60 mph)	4.6 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	170 mph	135 mph

Fuel Type	Gasoline (Premium Unleaded Recommended)	Electric
Mileage / MPG	22 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 24 mpg combined	117 MPGe combined (EPA est.)
Range (EV)	N/A	330 miles EPA (Long Range AWD est.)
Emissions	Low Emission Vehicle (LEV3-SULEV30)	0 g/mi
Battery	Standard 12V automotive battery	Approx. 75 kWh (usable, est.)
Charging	N/A	250 kW DC peak (Supercharger V3)

Expert Rating	4.8/10	4.7/10
Community Reviews	0	2240
Performance Score	9.7	9.0
Comfort Score	8.0	8.7
Safety Score	9.0	9.1
Fuel Economy Score	7.5	9.5
Technology Score	8.8	9.5
Value Score	8.8	9.0

Pros	Incredible handling and chassis balance; Brilliant 6-speed manual shifter with rev-matching; Strong 315-hp turbocharged...	Excellent EPA range for the class; Access to Tesla Supercharger network; Quick acceleration and smooth EV driving; Spaci...
Cons	Strictly limited to a four-passenger seating capacity; Aggressive exterior styling may not appeal to everyone; High dema...	Minimalist interior may not suit all buyers; Ride can feel firm on larger wheels; Build quality can vary by production b...