| Specification | Value |
| Engine | 2.0L K20A DOHC i-VTEC In-line 4-cylinder |
| Capacity | 1,998cc |
| Max Power | 158kW (215PS) @ 8,000rpm |
| Max Torque | 196Nm @ 7,000rpm |
| Redline | 8,400rpm |
| Compression ratio | 11.7:1 |
| Fuel type | Premium Unleaded (98 RON) |
| Transmission | 6-speed close-ratio manual |
| Differential | Helical limited-slip differential |
| Drive type | Front-wheel Drive |
| Fuel consumption | approx. 9.5L/100km |
| Specification | Value |
| Body type | Monocoque |
| Front suspension | Control-Link MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
| Stabiliser bars | Front and rear (uprated) |
| Steering | Rack and pinion, electric power assist |
| Brakes — front | Ventilated disc (300mm) |
| Brakes — rear | Solid disc |
| ABS | Standard |
| Wheel size | 17 x 7 JJ alloy |
| Tyre size | 205/45 R17 |
| Spare wheel | Temporary |
| Specification | Value |
| Body style | 3-door Hatchback |
| Front bumper | Type R specific with brake cooling ducts |
| Rear spoiler | Body coloured |
| Side skirts | Type R specific |
| Headlights | Halogen |
| Exhaust | Dual (chrome) |
| Door mirrors | Body coloured, electrically adjustable |
| Specification | Value |
| Seat trim | Alcantara sports cloth (Type R) |
| Steering wheel | Leather wrapped with red stitching |
| Gear knob | Alloy with red stitched leather boot |
| Pedals | Aluminium drilled sports pedals |
| Air conditioning | Dual-zone climate control |
| Audio | AM/FM radio, single CD with MP3/WMA |
| Type R serial number plaque | Standard |
| Accent lighting | Red |
| Specification | Value |
| SRS airbags — front | Driver and front passenger |
| SRS airbags — side | Driver and front passenger |
| SRS airbags — curtain | Full length |
| ABS | Standard |
| EBD | Standard |
| VSA with TCS | Standard |
| Honda G-Con technology | Standard |
| Immobiliser | Standard |
| Specification | Value |
| Body style | 3-door Hatchback |
| Seating capacity | 4 |
| Overall length | 4,285mm |
| Overall width | 1,785mm |
| Overall height | 1,445mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,635mm |
| Track — front / rear | 1,505mm / 1,530mm |
| Ground clearance | 120mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,110kg |
| Fuel tank | 50L |
| Boot capacity | 415L (rear seat up) |
Specifications sourced from Honda Australia official brochure.
Fuel consumption figures are based on ADR81/02 combined test results unless otherwise noted. Actual results may vary depending on driving conditions and vehicle condition.
