The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 26,900
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) Honda Civic Type R
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic Type R is 2.3 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
70.3
78.1
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
103.1
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168.1 in
Length
165.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.19 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
34 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
341 mi
Range
444 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft