The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 24,300
€ 41,200
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC is 1.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
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 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
FK..
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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-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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
22.32 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
56 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
438 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
739 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.2 i-DTEC
86.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 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
