2024 Acura TLX Type S vs Honda Civic Type R | Showdown of the Turbos

Think these two cars aren't comparable? Think again! While the 2024 Honda Civic Type R retails for about $13k CAD less than the 2024 Acura TLX Type S, the resale market for the Type R is a lot more expensive. Getting your hands on one may be harder than the other, but we'll help you decide between the two.

Join Victor on this episode of TestDrive Showdown as he goes over the 2024 Acura TLX Type S and 2024 Honda Civic Type R. Both manufactured by the same company, branded under different divisions, neither share much in common, yet they're comparable in many ways. Victor goes over the technical specifications of these two performance sedans including their engines, transmissions, how they get the power to the pavement, and everything else potential buyers would want to know before pulling the trigger on either one.

He discusses exterior design, interior space and comfort, technology, trunk sizes, and more before hitting the road in both back to back to go over his thoughts on the overall drive, ride, handling, and performance of these sporty vehicles.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:03 Fundamentals
01:41 Exterior Designs
02:15 Engine Specs
02:58 Mechanical Specs
03:39 Trunks & Cargo
04:16 Civic Type R Exhaust
04:30 TLX Type S Exhaust
04:49 Civic Type R Rear Seats
05:14 TLX Rear Seats
05:54 TLX Front Seats
06:51 Civic Type R Front Seats
07:35 TLX Test Drive
10:57 Civic Test Drive
13:08 Conclusion
14:05 End Screen

[cdnstache]

TLX Type S as a daily with an S2000 as weekend car…this is the way.

[nezabytes]

Tlx is gorgeous and has double wishbone front suspension.

[Jesse-xo]

Got rid of Tlx S for ITS no regrets. 1000lbs of curb weight and a manual transmission ftw. I wish it came in 6 speed it would be super amazing.

[AcuraPerformance]

I invite you to test drive my 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD 6 speed manual. Then you will see how far Acura has progressed since. I’m located in Markham. Let me know if you’re down for it. Thanks.

[joseperalta]

I got rid of my tlx type s for an fl5. Zero regrets

[Blackpanther_risen]

Type S for older adult who wants luxury, Type R is for younger person who can't afford a Type S yet but still wants a Honda with little fun

[robertmatas]

Where is the Integra Type S?? That's the comparison...