The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

€ 26,900
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) Honda Civic Type R
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTD
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
70.3
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
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 GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTD
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.83 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTD
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTD
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
19 mpg
city
46 mpg
34 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
341 mi
Range
739 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft