The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 19,500
€ 37,400
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Honda Civic 1.4 is 1.3 inches longer and 0.8 inches narrower.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf R
57.5
69.5
77.4
57.5
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
167.1
101.5
165.8
167.1 in
Length
165.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf R
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
619 lb
18.46 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf R
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf R
106 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
47 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
439 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
161.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
