Type S FWD
What the Type S adds over the Integra (+$20,500)
The $20,500 premium buys a larger 2.0L turbocharged engine (320 hp, 310 lb-ft vs 200 hp, 192 lb-ft), a 6-speed manual with rev-match, Brembo 4-piston front brakes, helical limited-slip differential, adaptive dampers, wider 19-inch wheels, Dual AXIS strut suspension, 16-speaker audio, parking sensors, HUD, and dual-zone climate control. Fuel economy drops from 32 to 24 mpg combined, and ground clearance decreases from 5.1 to 4 inches.
Pick the Integra if: You want better fuel economy, higher ground clearance, or a lower price. · Pick the Type S if: You want significantly more power, a manual transmission, and performance hardware.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
| Spec | Integra | Type S |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3084 lbs | 3219 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3084 lbs | 3219 lbs |
| Engine displacement | 1500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 320 hp |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | 93 |
| Torque | 192 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.5L In-Line 4 Cylinder with Turbocharger | 2.0L In-Line 4 Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 4 in |
| Front headroom | 37.6 in | 38.6 in |
| MPG (city) | 29 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $33,400 | $53,900 |
| Overall height | 55.5 in | 55.4 in |
| Overall length | 185.8 in | 186 in |
| Overall width | 72 in | 74.8 in |
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | Dual AXIS Strut |
| Tire size | 215/50R17 91H | 265/30ZR19 93Y |
| Final drive ratio | 5.0 | 3.8 |
| Transmission type | cvt | manual |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.1 ft | 19.9 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 19 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 9.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 5.3-Inch Head-up Display (HUD), 6-Speed Manual Transmission (6MT) with Rev-Match Control, Active Exhaust Valve (AEV), Active Sound Control (ASC), Adaptive Damper System (ADS), Ambient LED Door Accent, Brembo® 4-Piston Aluminum Front Brake Calipers, Dark Metal Film Trim, Dual AXIS Strut Front Suspension, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System, ELS Studio® 3D Premium Audio System with 16 Speakers, Front 12-Way Power Seat with Power Lumbar Support Driver's Seat, Gloss Black Spoiler, HD Radio®, Helical Limited-Slip Differential, LED Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals, Leather and Aluminum Shift Knob, Light Weight Single-Mass Flywheel, Low-Speed Braking Control, Parking Sensors (Front & Rear), Perforated Ultrasuede®-Trimmed Front Seats with Type S Embossed Headrest, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, SiriusXM®, Sport Pedals, Type S Exterior Sport Appearance Package, Type S Interior Sport Appearance Package, USB-A 2.5A Data Port (1) Front Seats, Welcome Lights
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 95.8 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | AcuraLink |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 4 in |
| Overall height | 55.4 in |
| Overall length | 186 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2000 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L In-Line 4 Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 320 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 28 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 93 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 36.4 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.4 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $53,900 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.9 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Dual AXIS Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 265/30ZR19 93Y |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.8 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | manual |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3219 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3219 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 9.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety29 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System
- Advanced Front Airbags (SRS)
- Advanced Front Side Airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Side Curtain Airbags
- Rear Outboard Passenger's Side Airbags
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Advanced Front Knee Airbags
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
- Brake Assist
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold
- Hill Start Assist
- Low-Speed Braking Control
- Next-Generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
- Parking Sensors (Front & Rear)
- Pedestrian Detection
- Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM)
- Rear Seat Reminder (RSR)
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
- Seat-Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators
Infotainment13 std · 0 opt
- 5.3-Inch Head-up Display (HUD)
- 9-Inch Touchscreen Display
- AcuraLink®
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Wireless Telephone Interface
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- ELS Studio® 3D Premium Audio System with 16 Speakers
- HD Radio®
- SiriusXM®
- USB-A 2.5A Data Port (1) Front Seats
- USB-C 3.0A Charge only (1) Front Seats
- Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility
- Wireless Charging Pad (Qi)
Convenience5 std · 0 opt
- 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front Center Console)
- Acura Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles
- Keyless Access System
- Pushbutton Ignition
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (Front Door and Tail-gate)
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System
Seating4 std · 0 opt
- Heated Front Seats
- 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback
- Front 12-Way Power Seat with Power Lumbar Support Driver's Seat
- Perforated Ultrasuede®-Trimmed Front Seats with Type S Embossed Headrest
Interior13 std · 0 opt
- Automatic Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
- 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster
- Active Sound Control (ASC)
- Ambient LED Cabin Lighting
- Ambient LED Door Accent
- Dark Metal Film Trim
- Leather and Aluminum Shift Knob
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Sport Pedals
- Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- Sunglasses Holder
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- Type S Interior Sport Appearance Package
Exterior12 std · 0 opt
- Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Compatibility
- Capless Fuel Fill
- Chicane™ LED Daytime Running Lights
- Chicane™ LED Taillights
- Gloss Black Spoiler
- Heated Side Mirrors
- Jewel Eye® LED Headlights
- LED Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals
- Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
- Tire Repair Kit
- Type S Exterior Sport Appearance Package
- Welcome Lights
Powertrain7 std · 0 opt
- Front-Wheel Drive
- 6-Speed Manual Transmission (6MT) with Rev-Match Control
- Active Exhaust Valve (AEV)
- Direct Fuel Injection
- Helical Limited-Slip Differential
- Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 200 @ 6,000 / 320 @ 6,500
- Light Weight Single-Mass Flywheel
Chassis7 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Damper System (ADS)
- Brembo® 4-Piston Aluminum Front Brake Calipers
- Dual AXIS Strut Front Suspension
- Integrated Dynamic System (IDS)
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension
- Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
- Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.)
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Integra. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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