The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 26,900

€ 28,200

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic Type R is 4.9 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1445
1785
1985
1645
1776
1946
1785 mm
Width
1776 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1445 mm
Height
1645 mm
2620
4270
2578
4221
4270 mm
Length
4221 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1338 kg
Kerb Weight
1459 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
121 kg
8.29 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
198 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 bhp
120 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
193 NM
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
193 NM
200 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
6.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.16 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
6.76 kg/bhp
12.16 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
43 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
341 mi
Range
526 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
526 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
362 kg
Maximum Payload
531 kg
456 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1352 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L