2017/2018 Honda Civic Type R GT EPIC Battle FK2 VS FK8 

i like the rear bumper, diffuser, and exhaust setup on the FK2 than the FK8. Adding those things to the FK8 would make it perfect

FK2 for me, the FK8 on the other hand has too much going on. When I see one I can’t make up my mind if I like it or not.

hi, first of all sorry for my english i'm living in turkey i have fk2 2015, i bought it 54.000 euro (because of high taxes in turkey) and now if i want to buy the fk 8 it is about 75.000-80.000 euro in our country that's so much difference at the price but i think fk8 looks better than fk2, but two of them use nearly the same engines i think most important difference is the comfort mode and the rear suspensions. this video comparison between the fk2 and fk8 is absolutely fantastic keep on following :)

The new one was designed purely for the USA market. It's all to do with sales figure. FK2 all the way.

The "brooom" is for rev matching, something that people should do anyway, drove the FK2 on track today and I love how simple it is, easy to drive and plenty of grunt. Heel and toeing is easy as the pedals aren't in a silly position. Big fan of the FK2 not so much the FK8, I'll definitely be buying one soon.

Both fantastic cars, yes looks are subjective as you’ll never please everyone but there’s no doubt about the performance and handling. I’ve personally got the FK2 and love it, a rarer Car than the FK8 already!! A future collector car for sure with only 9500 global and 2249 in the UK. Get one while you can!!

Advantages of the FK8: +Comfort Mode (big advantage), +Rev-Match, +Cup-Tyres as stock-option, +lower seats with less side "impact", +rear suspension, +more aggressive look at the front Advantages of the FK2: +feels more raw/mechanical/urgent (as said in many different tests), +more precise steering feel (many tests say that), +more hugging seats, +oil temperature displayed, +rarer car (as just produced for about a year) ... hard decision... as FK2 owner it's probably worth to wait until an upgraded version of the fk8 arrives. What do you think?

me and my wallet are both glad we prefer the FK2 exterior over the FK8 hahaha

I have FK2, compared it with FK8 and must say that fk2 matches me better. It is more hardcore, you feel that this is a racing car. In fk8 I forgot it, and even in +R mode I was checking if it is not in comfort, it was definitely less inspiring.

Almost wrote the car off at the roundabout “oo hello” lol

One major change is better vision through the rear window in the mirror. I also like the blind spot alert in the door mirrors. HDMI is for a wired mirror of your phone to the infotainment system although most would use wireless. Fully packed with toys and safety stuff the GT is worth the extra money.

I like the looks of the fk2 better. It's more like a ninja car whereas the other one is too bulky, looks like if it wants to be an SUV or something.

The HDMI-Input is great for the SNES Classic Mini and similar consoles :)

The red one without a doubt

Great presenting lots of info i am torn between the two both amazing cars i would settle for either.

It'll be a FK2 for me, although I also like the FK8.

Fk2 resembles a Prius imo. The Fk8 resembles a proper bttc touring car.

The FK8 might be hungry for POWER...FK2 is better as is but add a bigger Turbo on the FK8 I bet it will feel closer to the FK2, no doubt

Had a choice if both, went for the FK2 after test driving both, loving my decision

Would love to see both in real life, can't really choose from a video but I think I'm going more towards the FK2. Just prefer the looks of it. I think it's because it still looks spaceshipy like the FN2. Which I like the shape of the FN2. Maybe if I saw them in real life I'd change my mind but definitely love that FK2.

I bought fk2 because of the individuality of it u don't see many where as see amway more fk8s. The fk2 is great fun to drive in normal mode plus r mode is a little to stiff for a b road. You can't push either car on the road safely. I love to take it to a track and see the difference in lap times between normal and plus r mode. I do use plus r on road but not for long. I've owned my fk 2 for a few months and wouldn't personally swap it for am fk8

Im from the USA I own 98 Integra type R been waiting for years for the new type R. I was thinking it would be like the fk2 but noooo we get a funny looking mini van thing. I wonder if I can import a fk2 it looks so much better. Why do these guys like the looks of it so much. I don't get it maybe I just better get used to it and deal with it idk.

I’ve driven my friends fk2 a dozen times or more. It’s a fun, fast car and I prefer the dials. My fk8 is, however, better in every other way: steering feel, power delivery, gear change, handling, pedal position,no annoying rev hang (single mass flywheel), driving position, brakes, lack of torque steer, ride and wet/dry grip. Rev match is great too. (+R is fine on most roads). My friend adores his fk2 and has owned it for over 2 years. He has driven my car once and is already looking to upgrade. He admitted all of the above. Basically the faster (and better) you drive, the more you notice the superiority of an fk8.

Fk2 looks so much better.. People will not laugh at you atleast 😂😂

Good review.....but he let himself down a bit at the end by getting the list prices wrong for both cars. He said the FK8 was "£32995 but an extra £3000 for the GT model" FK8 GT was £32995 at launch in September 2017, while standard Type R was £30995. Since this video was made there has been a price rise and the list price of FK8 GT is now £33525.

Haha. I got the EXACT same problem with always opening the rear window instead of the front window in my CIVIC by accident.

We actually own this red FK2 now 😂😂 Woooo RU-vid Fame

Nice reviews of the two cars. Like others have said on here I think the FK2 is the better looking car over the FK8 as the later car looks a bit lardy ( to suit the USA market I expect ) plus the flaired rear wheel arches just look wrong because the flairing stops when it reaches the rear doors ???. The major plus point for the FK8 is that comfort mode for daily use. Having driven an FK2 I found the standard mode far to hard and +R mode is bonkers hard, but at least the FK2 has a "proper hand brake" lol (can't stand electric hand brakes). The bit I cant get my head around is the price of the FK8 in the UK .The MRP in the US is about $34000 (thats around £26000 sterling) crazy when you consider the the car is made here in the Uk shipped half way round the world and the USA get it so cheap.

Do feel that the rear seats should mirror the front with at least Red centres makes the front seats look like they've just been put in for the sake of it....

I'll take both

It’s the sound of fk2 that makes it feel faster than the quite fk8

You were smiling like a little child in the FK2😉 Only that part tells people which one to choose between these two cars

I feel like I'm back at school.

Think FK2 looks better

It is the aerodynamics that makes fk8 feeling different and stable when accelerating.

Great video, watched it start to finish I think! Not sure if you included the start up screen of both cars

Just for your information, you can disable Rev.Match in Menu

Nice review 👍

See carwow. Fk2 fk8 and the newest. 1/4 mile fk2 is faster than fk8. Pulling to top speed the fk2 beats the fk8 and the newest one. Didn't expect that.

fk2 better looking

What happend to the fk7 ? Well.mine fk7 is in winter storage

Thanks for video

Are the wings the same?

Well, the majority all over the internet seems to prefer the FK2, this is also my favourite.

I live in Florida US, and the fk2 doesn’t look like anything we see in our roads. It would stand out so much and I can see why it was marketed for Europe. Having said that, it’s a beautiful car and would be hella unique to have it here in America. Most people ( non car enthusiasts) here don’t even know the fk8 had a predecessor LMAO

Wish we got sonic gray across the pond

Fk2 got a fucking rare looks....the fk8 exactly looks like the standard civic with some make up

Hdmi can be used for those mini Nintendo systems etc, for full Japanese effect.

To disable Rev.Match, Go to: System - Vehicle - Driver Assist - Rev.Match

It's called "Rev Matching" guys!

FK8 a bit better on track,probably better setup for rear suspension- multilink. I would say fk2 appearance with fk8 performance.Or go with a FD2, EK9 or one of the Integra TYPE-Rs.

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nice review guys! actually i am planning to buy one of these cars , what i care about which is more fun to drive? which makes u feel accelerating faster and kick u back in ur seat ?

I have an FK8 and i did manage 39mpg on a long run and back......it was harder work than driving fast but it can be done if you drive it like a parsemonious bas**rd. I did it just to see if its poss. It is but its about as much fun as falling off a cliff.

the older one looks better

Fk2 is far better looking then the fk8

The FK2 looks better from the back, the twin pipes define the outer edges and give the backside a more aggressive look, the FK8 better from the front, don't really like the odd number triple pipes, altho the Ferrari 458 has identical and worked for them, don't really like the black fake vents at the back, also prefer the hidden rear door handles on the FK2 making it look more like a 2 door, the FK2 is probably more the iconic hot hatch style with its short stubby nose making it feel more like a go kart whereas the FK8 may tend to give you more of a GT feeling, the FK2 was never sold into NZ so I have to be contented with the FK8, best colour is the metallic grey cause all the external bits tend to blend together. A big plus on he FK8 is less bolstering in the seats which I have still managed to catch my nuts on so cant imagine how dangerous the seats are in the FK2. These cars are dead boring to drive slowly whereas my old Porsche 928 S4 still gives me a fantastic thrill at any speed.

Perhaps the fk2 has been remap since it felt quicker? Also the GT priced at £2k more, don't see 2k worth of extra kit for your money!

I’m surprise no drag race between both cars

Fk2 all time best for me

Wind this on a few years and both cars interiors are so out of date Drove an fk8 before Xmas with 50k The gearbox was dreadfully in this particular 1 Steering average Not sure what all the hype is to be honest

Fk2 in my local dealership is 20k , fk8 29k ,,, it’s not 9k more car , FK2 all the way for me. I’ve driven both and the fk2 just feels better and faster , you want a family car buy a normal civic , you wanna trill ride get the FK2!!!!!

The shell of the FK8 is much stiffer and this translates in the handling department

FK2 looks better for sure.

Hello everyone, I wanted to ask if the FK 2 has a heated seat?

I have the fk2, have had it for a year now, in my situation would you trade for the new fk8?

It's it possible to have the rev match in the fk2???? It will be great!!!!

All we want to see is a side by side power comparison aka roll or drag race.

The rear wheels of the fk2 seems a bit weird

Fk2 ftw

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The fk2 looks like a Prius Type R

How about weight? That makes a big difference.

The FK8 looks a lot better

Sory to say civic fk2 is product feilure .real suspension. Just using torsion beam axle only.very cheap susp system.despite fk8 from japan .mcpherson at front and double wishbone at the back.this is very good susp system well done honda for this fk8 model.

Fk2 forever👍

That greyish blue color doesn't fit this otherwise beautiful machine at all.

Fk2 all day long

Fk2 front end looks ugly, I prefer the fk8 much better. FK8 font end looks Soo much agressive too!

Damn 30 min

The FK2 has to go more to the gym has little muscles 🤣

And where is the JDM FD2R?

Die Entlüfternippel für die vorderen Bremssättel ist ein Scherz von Brembo oder? Da kann dir ja jeder Missgönner mal schnell die Bremse zerstören...

Fk8 is one of the ugliest sports cars going. On paper the specs are a dream and in reality it looks a nightmare

Louis Ck, stick to comedy

The fk8 is an all around more focused car on its goal. I can’t say I love the back of the fk2 also, so I would take fk8 any day.

FK8 all day long.

FK2 LOOKS LIKE A PRIUS. UBER*

Sorry both are really ugly cars Honda what have you done? I understand they maybe good on track but keep them off the road as they may scare children.

Nothing epic about this vid.

FK8 looks the best

FK2 ugly FK8 nice front and ugly rear.

Fk2 Is ugly AF

FK 2 is the best :) FK 2 vs FK 8.

The best is Seat Cupra 2017!!!

FK8 all the way. Why? FK2 is ugly, according to Nürburgring times, it drives more worse because of the petrol tank under the front seats, no space for tall people,...