The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 26,900
€ 21,200
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6
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 1.6
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.46 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
510 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
