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Honda Civic Type R (FL5)
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Honda Civic Type R (FL5)
Car A
Honda Civic Type R (FL5)
The Civic Type R (FL5) mixes serious performance from its 2.0L turbo FWD setup with real-world usability, seating five and offering a 410 L trunk. It suits drivers who want a quick family compact and can accept higher fuel use and FWD limitations in winter.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45
Car B
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45
Delivers serious performance—3.9 s to 100 km/h and 270 km/h top speed—while still offering 5 seats and a 460 L trunk. A strong fit for drivers who need family-capable practicality but prioritize acceleration and response.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety8.2 L/100km421 hp
Why compared alternative pickcross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seats

Usage fit

Family 55 / 66
City 50 / 52
Budget / value 38 / 54
Road trip 41 / 43
Performance 37 / 38
Cargo 22 / 25
Practical 33 / 51
Premium 29 / 55
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Honda Civic Type R (FL5) · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45

Specs side-by-side

Spec Honda Civic Type R (FL5) Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Honda Civic Type R (FL5)

  • Strong performance for its class with 320 hp, 0–100 km/h in 5.4 s, and 275 km/h top speed
  • Seats five with a practical 410 L trunk for family duties and road trips
  • Strong safety standing in its class
  • Good value in its segment at this price point

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45

  • 3.9 s 0–100 km/h and 270 km/h top speed for standout performance
  • 421 hp and 500 Nm enable confident overtakes and highway merging
  • Seats 5 with a 460 L trunk, workable for growing families and city errands
  • 8.2 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class and good value at this price point

Verdict

Pick Honda Civic Type R (FL5) if…
Lower entry price
Honda Civic Type R (FL5) starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 puts out 421 hp vs 320 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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