The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,900
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) Honda Civic Type R
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 GTI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
70.3
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (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 GTI DSG (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 GTI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.35 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
341 mi
Range
493 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft