The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 23,600
€ 37,400
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi is 1.7 inches longer and 0.8 inches narrower.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf R
57.5
69.5
77.4
57.5
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.8
167.5 in
Length
165.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf R
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.5 %
General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf R
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
138 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
22.72 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
46 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
439 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
609 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
161.1 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
104.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
