Honda Integra

Which Honda Integra Version Should You Buy?

The Honda Integra version to choose depends chiefly on whether you want low weight, maximum naturally aspirated power, AWD, or the specifications of the current-generation Sedan. The strongest power-to-weight combination with complete weight data is the restyled third-generation 1.8 MT with 200 hp and a kerb weight of 1,060 kg, equivalent to 5.3 kg per horsepower.

The Honda Integra version to choose depends chiefly on whether you want low weight, maximum naturally aspirated power, AWD, or the specifications of the current-generation Sedan. The strongest power-to-weight combination with complete weight data is the restyled third-generation 1.8 MT with 200 hp and a kerb weight of 1,060 kg, equivalent to 5.3 kg per horsepower. The most powerful version in the catalogue is the restyled fourth-generation 2.0 MT with 220 hp, while the current fifth generation offers 182 hp in 1.5 CVT and 1.5 MT form or 183 hp in the 2.0 e-CVT. Buyers should compare the power rating whenever names repeat: for example, “2.0 MT” identifies several distinctly different versions.

Honda Integra generations: what changed?

The first-generation Sedan ran from February 1985 through April 1989 and contained 28 versions. The listed selection includes naturally aspirated Gasoline engines of 1,488, 1,500, and 1,590 cc, producing 76–130 hp. Four-speed Automatic and five-speed Manual transmissions were offered with FWD. Listed kerb weights span 880–1,000 kg, while ground clearance is either 145 or 165 mm. This generation is the lightest choice in the catalogue, although performance and fuel-consumption figures are not measured.

The second-generation Coupe ran from April 1989 through June 1993 and contained 17 versions. Its naturally aspirated Gasoline engine selection covers 1,590 and 1,595 cc, with outputs from 105 to 170 hp. Every listed version has FWD, independent spring suspension at both ends, ventilated front discs, rear discs, 150 mm of ground clearance, and a 50-litre tank. Five-speed Manual and four-speed Automatic gearboxes are represented. Kerb weight is not measured for the displayed versions, so a weight-per-horsepower comparison cannot be calculated.

The third-generation Sedan ran from May 1993 through August 1995 and contained 23 versions. Listed engines range from 1,590 to 1,834 cc and 105–180 hp. This is the first generation here to provide a meaningful drivetrain choice: alongside FWD versions, the 120 hp 1.6 MT and 1.6 AT were available with AWD. The AWD cars have 160 mm of clearance, compared with 150 mm for the listed FWD cars, but they are heavier. At 1,140 kg, the AWD 1.6 MT weighs 40 kg more than the equivalent 120 hp FWD 1.6 MT; at 1,180 kg, the AWD 1.6 AT weighs 70 kg more than the equivalent FWD version.

The restyled third-generation Coupe ran from September 1995 through December 2000 and contained 19 versions. It groups naturally aspirated Gasoline engines of 1,590, 1,797, and 1,834 cc with outputs from 120 to 200 hp. Most listed cars use FWD, but a 120 hp 1.6 MT with AWD is also present. Five-speed Manual and four-speed Automatic transmissions are listed. Compared with the earlier third-generation selection, the maximum displayed output rises from 180 to 200 hp, while the lightest measured kerb weight falls from 1,060 to 1,040 kg.

The fourth-generation Coupe ran from July 2001 through August 2004 and contained five versions, followed by a restyling from September 2004 through June 2006 with another five versions. Before the restyling, the 1,998 cc naturally aspirated Gasoline range produced 160, 200, or 220 hp. Afterward, the ratings were 160, 210, or 220 hp. The 200 hp versions therefore gained 10 hp in their restyled equivalents, while torque changed from 196 to 194 Nm. The 220 hp 2.0 MT retained 206 Nm, FWD, and a six-speed Manual, but its listed power conversion changed from 161 to 162 kW.

The fifth-generation Sedan started in October 2021 and has three versions. Its 1.5 CVT and 1.5 MT use a 1,498 cc Turbo Gasoline engine producing 182 hp and 241 Nm. The 2.0 e-CVT has a 1,998 cc Turbo Gasoline engine rated at 183 hp and 324 Nm. All three versions use FWD, direct injection, independent spring suspension, ventilated front discs, rear discs, and a 47-litre tank.

Honda Integra engine specs and version comparison

Repeated version names are separated below by output and generation. “Not measured” means that the supplied catalogue has no figure.

The strongest specific output belongs to the fifth-generation 1.5 CVT and 1.5 MT: 182 hp from 1,498 cc equals approximately 121.5 hp per litre. The second-generation 170 hp 1.6 MT produces approximately 106.6 hp per litre, the restyled third-generation 200 hp 1.8 MT approximately 111.3 hp per litre, and the fourth-generation 220 hp 2.0 MT approximately 110.1 hp per litre. The fifth-generation 2.0 e-CVT delivers only 1 hp more than either 1.5 version, but adds 83 Nm of torque.

Honda Integra performance and fuel economy

Measured acceleration is limited to selected versions. The quickest recorded result is 6.0 seconds from 0–100 km/h for the restyled fourth-generation 210 hp 2.0 MT. The pre-restyling 200 hp 2.0 MT takes 6.1 seconds. The pre-restyling 220 hp 2.0 MT records 6.6 seconds despite having 20 hp more, showing why buyers should use the supplied performance figure rather than infer acceleration from output alone.

The restyled third-generation 180 hp 1.8 MT reaches 100 km/h in 7.0 seconds and has a 210 km/h maximum speed. Its AWD 120 hp 1.6 MT takes 11.5 seconds and reaches 185 km/h. For the remaining displayed third-generation versions, acceleration is not measured; maximum speed is also not measured except where stated in the data.

In the fourth generation, the 160 hp Manual takes 8.4 seconds and reaches 200 km/h, while the 160 hp Automatic takes 9.0 seconds and has a listed maximum of 214 km/h. Fuel consumption is not measured for the first through fourth generations.

The fifth-generation 1.5 MT has the best measured combined consumption at 5.6 litres per 100 km and the highest listed fifth-generation maximum speed at 208 km/h. The 1.5 CVT consumes 6.5 litres per 100 km and reaches 200 km/h. The 2.0 e-CVT also consumes 6.5 litres per 100 km but reaches 180 km/h. Acceleration is not measured for any fifth-generation version.

Honda Integra dimensions, weight, clearance, tank and wheels

Exterior length, width, height, wheelbase, and weight distribution are not measured for any generation in the supplied data. The useful buying comparisons are therefore kerb weight, gross weight, ground clearance, tank capacity, and—on the fifth generation—wheel sizes.

The first-generation cars with measured weights span 880–1,000 kg. The 76 hp 1.5 MT is 20 kg lighter than the equivalent 1.5 AT, and the 100 hp 1.6 MT is likewise 20 kg lighter than the equivalent 1.6 AT. Gross weight is not measured. Ground clearance is 145 or 165 mm, while tank capacity is not measured for several versions and is 50 litres where stated.

In the earlier third generation, listed kerb weights run from 1,060 to 1,180 kg. The 120 hp AWD versions provide 160 mm of clearance, 10 mm more than their FWD equivalents. In the restyled third generation, listed weights span 1,040–1,170 kg, clearance spans 130–150 mm, and the tank holds 50 litres. Gross weight is not measured.

The fourth-generation 160 hp 2.0 MT weighs 1,170 kg, while the equivalent 2.0 AT also weighs 1,170 kg; both have a 1,690 kg gross weight. The 220 hp 2.0 MT weighs 1,180 kg, only 10 kg more, and also has a 1,690 kg gross weight. After the restyling, the 160 hp Manual weighs 1,200 kg, the Automatic weighs 1,230 kg, and the 220 hp Manual weighs 1,180 kg. Clearance ranges from 130 to 150 mm, and every listed fourth-generation version has a 50-litre tank. Wheel sizes are not measured.

Both fifth-generation 1.5 versions weigh 1,346 kg. The 2.0 e-CVT weighs 1,533 kg, an increase of 187 kg for its additional 1 hp and 83 Nm. Gross weight and ground clearance are not measured. The tank holds 47 litres. The 1.5 MT accepts 215/55 R16 and 215/50 R17 wheels; the 1.5 CVT and 2.0 e-CVT list 215/50 R17 and 235/40 R18.

Which Honda Integra should you buy?

Choose the restyled third-generation 200 hp 1.8 MT when low measured weight and strong naturally aspirated output matter most. Its 1,060 kg kerb weight gives 5.3 kg per horsepower, and its approximately 111.3 hp per litre is the best specific output among the naturally aspirated candidates compared above. Acceleration and maximum speed are not measured, so those figures cannot be promised.

Choose the fourth-generation 220 hp 2.0 MT when maximum catalogue horsepower is the priority. It adds 20 hp and 10 Nm over the 200 hp 2.0 MT and uses a six-speed rather than five-speed Manual. Its 1,180 kg kerb weight gives approximately 5.4 kg per horsepower. The restyling leaves its 220 hp, 206 Nm, 1,180 kg weight, FWD, and six-speed Manual unchanged, so the supplied numbers do not establish a performance advantage for either production phase.

Choose the restyled fourth-generation 210 hp 2.0 MT if the best measured acceleration matters more than the highest output. Its 6.0-second 0–100 km/h result is 0.1 second quicker than the pre-restyling 200 hp version and 0.6 second quicker than the pre-restyling 220 hp version. Its maximum speed is 200 km/h.

Choose the third-generation 120 hp 1.6 MT or 1.6 AT with AWD when AWD and additional clearance are the deciding specifications. The Manual AWD car is 40 kg heavier than the equivalent FWD Manual, while the Automatic AWD car is 70 kg heavier than its FWD counterpart. Both gain 10 mm of ground clearance.

Among the current fifth-generation cars, choose the 1.5 MT for the strongest numerical balance: it matches the 1.5 CVT’s 182 hp, 241 Nm, and 1,346 kg kerb weight, but its combined consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km and its maximum speed is higher by 8 km/h. Choose the 1.5 CVT when the Variable transmission is the required specification. Choose the 2.0 e-CVT when torque matters most: its 324 Nm exceeds the 1.5 versions by 83 Nm, although it weighs 187 kg more, consumes the same 6.5 litres per 100 km as the 1.5 CVT, and has a maximum speed 20 km/h lower. Prices, sale listings, reliability, engine codes, and engine-swap compatibility are not provided, so they cannot be used to justify a buying decision here.