The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 23,000

€ 42,100

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 1.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf R
57.9
69.7
77.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
102.2
169.3
103.4
167.8
169.3 in
Length
167.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf R
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.88 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf R
FK..
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 6500 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
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
22.07 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
438 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
493 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
147.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
119.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft