What is the most potent engine for the 2023 Honda Civic?

The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine available in the 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R is the most powerful engine ever offered in a Honda Civic.

This engine generates 306 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque and is coupled to a six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive.

The previous generation Civic Type R (built between 2015 and 2016) also featured a potent engine,

a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that generated 306 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.

However, the engine of the current generation of the Type R is more powerful and modern.

Several high-performance Civic models, such the Civic Si and Civic Type R, also utilise potent engines, although not as potent as the Type R's engine.

The base engine in the 2022 Honda Civic delivers 158 horsepower, while the combined output of the hybrid engine is also 158 horsepower.