The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,900
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) Honda Civic Type R
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Honda Civic Type R is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf R.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
70.3
78.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R 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
57.9 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
103.1
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf R 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 R
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.5 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
280 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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
341 mi
Range
482 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft