The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,900
€ 24,300
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 TDI
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 TDI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
727 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
