The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 23,700

€ 45,300

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo is 10 inches longer and 1.2 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf R
56.5
70.8
81.7
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
106.2
177.9
103.4
167.8
177.9 in
Length
167.8 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf R
2981 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.16 %

General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf R
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf R
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
24.04 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
49 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
475 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
90.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
136.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
90.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft