The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 32,200

€ 39,300

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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. The Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo is 30.6 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf R
1434
1799
2076
1461
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2076 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1434 mm
Height
1461 mm
2697
4518
2578
4212
4518 mm
Length
4212 mm
2697 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf R
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
201 kg
13.04 %

General
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf R
FC
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
180 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
220 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
220 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
7.44 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
46 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
469 mi
Range
444 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
469 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
159.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
115.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
420 L
Boot Capacity
275 L







1187 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L