The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 26,900
€ 26,000
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic Type R is 2.8 inches longer and 1.4 inches lower.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.9
70.3
78.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
168.1
101.5
165.3
168.1 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.7 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
570 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 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).
113.6 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
