The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 27,900
€ 42,400
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 9.8 inches longer and 1.4 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
56.5
70.8
81.7
57.9
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
106.2
177.9
103.4
168
177.9 in
Length
168 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.38 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
64 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
816 mi
Range
482 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
