Acura's $55,995 Integra Type S Faces the Civic Type R, GR Corolla, and Elantra N
The updated 2027 Integra Type S and its 700-unit Heritage Edition top a four-car field. We compare prices, power, gearboxes, and practicality against Honda, Toyota, and Hyundai.
Acura just gave the hot-hatch shopper a fresh reason to cross-shop. The updated 2027 Integra Type S lists at $55,995 with destination, and a 700-unit Heritage Edition in Blazing Phoenix Yellow costs $58,295. Both reach Acura dealers in December, and both now top this four-car group on price.
That makes the comparison sharper than ever. The refreshed 2027 Honda Civic Type R shares the Integra's engine family for $6,005 less. Toyota's GR Corolla is the only one here with all-wheel drive, and Hyundai's Elantra N still undercuts all three by thousands. Here is how the four line up on paper, using only manufacturer figures and EPA data.
The spec sheet
| Spec | Acura Integra Type S | Honda Civic Type R | Toyota GR Corolla | Hyundai Elantra N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model year compared | 2027 | 2027 | 2026 (current) | 2026 (current) |
| Price with destination | $55,995 (Heritage Edition $58,295) | $49,990 | $41,115 (MT); $43,115 (AT); Premium Plus from $47,160 | $36,345 (MT); $37,845 (DCT) |
| Destination fee | $1,395 | $1,295 | $1,195 (Toyota's 2026 release) | $1,245 |
| Engine | 2.0-liter turbo four | 2.0-liter turbo four | 1.6-liter turbo three | 2.0-liter turbo four |
| Output | 320 hp, 310 lb-ft | 315 hp, 310 lb-ft | 300 hp, 295 lb-ft | 276 hp, 289 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual only | 6-speed manual only | 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual or 8-speed dual-clutch |
| Drive | FWD, limited-slip differential | FWD, limited-slip differential | AWD (GR-Four), front and rear Torsen LSDs | FWD, electronic limited-slip differential |
| 0–60 mph (maker figure) | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| EPA city/hwy/combined | 21/28/24 mpg | 22/28/24 mpg | 21/28/24 (MT); 19/27/22 (AT) | 21/29/24 (MT); 20/27/23 (DCT) |
| Body | 5-door liftback | 5-door hatchback | 5-door hatchback | 4-door sedan |
| Cargo volume | 24.3 cu ft | 24.5 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft | 14.2 cu ft (trunk) |
| Basic / powertrain warranty | 4 yr/50,000 mi; 6 yr/70,000 mi | 3 yr/36,000 mi; 5 yr/60,000 mi | 3 yr/36,000 mi; 5 yr/60,000 mi | 5 yr/60,000 mi; 10 yr/100,000 mi |
| Price per horsepower | $175 | $159 | $137 (MT) | $132 (MT) |
None of the four makers quotes an official 0–60 mph time for these models, so we leave that row blank rather than borrow magazine test numbers. Price per horsepower uses the cheapest manual version with destination.
Integra Type S vs Civic Type R: what $6,005 buys
The two Hondas are the closest pair here. Both use a turbocharged 2.0-liter four built at Honda's Anna, Ohio, engine plant, a six-speed manual with automatic rev-matching, and a limited-slip front differential. The Integra rates 5 hp more, and the EPA gives the Civic 1 mpg better in the city.
For 2027, Acura's announcement lists gloss-black wheels and mirror caps, yellow Brembo calipers, new dark-gray cabin trim, redesigned upholstery, a driver memory seat, reverse tilt-down mirrors, and memory brake hold. The Integra also carries a longer basic warranty. The Civic answers with its own 2027 update: a new front fascia, retuned +R damping, and heated front seats for the first time. Honda also confirmed an HRC-tuned Type R is in development for the U.S., though it has not shared power, price, or timing.
Neither car offers an automatic, which keeps both on our list of every new car you can still buy with a manual. Acura calls the Integra Type S the only car in its class with a manual transmission; that is Acura's class definition, not ours.
The Heritage Edition: $2,300 for a 1997 tribute
The Heritage Edition marks 30 years since the "DC2" Integra Type R reached the U.S. Acura sold that car for the 1997, 1998, 2000, and 2001 model years with a high-revving 1.8-liter engine and a five-speed manual. The new tribute adds Blazing Phoenix Yellow paint, a titanium shift knob shaped after the Japanese-market Type R's, black Type S badges, and 19-inch copper-finish wheels. Every car gets the Ebony interior with yellow stitching.
Mechanically, it is a standard 2027 Type S. The $2,300 premium buys looks and scarcity: Acura caps production at 700 cars. Its release describes that run as both "for North America" and "for the U.S. market," so the exact split is worth confirming with a dealer before you put down a deposit.
GR Corolla: the only all-wheel-drive option
The GR Corolla is the outlier in layout. Its 1.6-liter three-cylinder sends 300 hp to all four wheels, and it is the only car here with a two-pedal option that is a conventional automatic. Toyota added 45.6 feet of structural adhesive for 2026 to stiffen the body, according to its 2026 GR Corolla announcement.
The trade-off is space. At 17.8 cubic feet, its cargo area gives up about 6.5 cubic feet to either Honda. Toyota has not announced a 2027 GR Corolla, so prices and the $1,195 delivery fee come from the 2026 release and may move when a new model year arrives.
Elantra N: the value play, with a caveat
The Elantra N is the cheapest way into this group at $36,345 with a manual, and the dual-clutch adds $1,500. It is the only sedan, so its trunk is the smallest, but it carries the longest powertrain warranty by far. Its 276 hp is the lowest figure here.
The caveat is timing. Hyundai's 2027 model-year summary says Elantra details are still to be announced, so the car compared here is the 2026 model. Motor1 reports that Hyundai has hinted at an N version of the next-generation Elantra, but there is no official date or spec.
Which one should you buy?
Track weekends: the Civic Type R. It shares the Integra's core hardware and nearly all of its output for $6,005 less, which is entry-fee, tire, and brake-pad money. Pick the Integra only if the longer warranty and the nicer cabin matter more to you than the savings.
Daily driving through real winters: the GR Corolla. All-wheel drive and an available automatic make it the only one here built for snow and stop-and-go traffic, provided you can live with the smallest hatch and Toyota's shorter warranty. Winter tires still matter more than the drivetrain.
Most performance per dollar: the Elantra N, at about $132 per horsepower with a manual and a 10-year powertrain warranty. Just know you are buying near the end of a generation.
The Integra Type S makes the most sense for buyers who want a Honda hot hatch with Acura comfort features. The Heritage Edition is for collectors who value the DC2 link; on paper, it is not a better car than the standard Type S. For the rest of Acura's 2027 Integra lineup, see our look at the limited Urban Spec trim.
