The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,000

€ 42,400

€ 22,000
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Honda Civic 1.8 is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf R
57.5
70.3
78.1
57.9
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
168.1
103.4
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf R
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
505 lb
15.32 %

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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
482 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
478 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.8
123.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 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