Head to head · Hot hatch
Honda Civic Type R vs Abarth 595
On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the Abarth 595 comes out ahead of the Honda Civic Type R, winning 2 of the 2 categories where the two differ.
| Measure | Honda Civic Type R | Abarth 595 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £36,700 (2023, 20,500 mi) | £13,800 (2023, 18,000 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 64% | 64% |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 74 | 75 · wins |
| Average mpg | 35 | 38 · wins |
| Insurance group | 30 | 30 |
| Road tax / year | £195 | £195 |
| Typical annual service | £185 | £185 |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
Civic Type R vs 595 — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the Civic Type R or the 595?
The Abarth 595 scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 75 against the Honda Civic Type R's 74 out of 100.
How much does a used Civic Type R cost compared with a 595?
A roughly three-year-old Honda Civic Type R is worth about £36,700 at typical mileage, against about £13,800 for the equivalent Abarth 595.