The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 19,500
€ 44,100
€ 19,500
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 Honda Civic 1.4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf R
57.5
69.5
77.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
167.1
103.4
167.8
167.1 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf R
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
17.6 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf R
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
295 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
495 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
