The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 43,200
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 10 inches longer and 1.2 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.64 %
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)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
25.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.41 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
57 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
495 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
697 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 i-DTEC
84.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
