The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 32,200
€ 45,300
€ 32,200
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 1.5 Turbo is 10 inches longer and 1.2 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.5 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 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf R
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.97 %
General
Honda Civic 1.5 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)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.41 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
39 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
36 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
469 mi
Range
475 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
469 mi
475 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).
136.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
115.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
