The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 26,900
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) Honda Civic Type R
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 Type R is 0.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
70.3
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
103.1
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.87 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
146 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
19 mpg
city
16.7 lb
34 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
341 mi
Range
293 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft