The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,800
€ 43,200
€ 20,800
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 Honda Civic 1.8 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Honda Civic 1.8
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
167.5
103.4
167.8
167.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf R
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.94 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
495 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8
125 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
