The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,800
€ 44,100
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.28 %
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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
127 hp
306 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
126 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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22.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.13 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
49 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
595 mi
Range
495 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
595 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
90.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
