The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 24,300
€ 42,400
€ 24,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC is 1.3 inches longer and 1.1 inches narrower.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
57.9
69.7
77.6
57.9
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
102.2
169.3
103.4
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
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 dual clutch 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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
280 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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
22.32 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
56 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
482 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
739 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
86.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
