The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 28,300

€ 25,100

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic Type R is 1.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
56.9
70.3
78.1
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.9 in
Height
64.8 in
103.1
168.1
101.5
166.2
168.1 in
Length
166.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
4 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1KP
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 manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.55 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
29.55 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
37 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
542 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
542 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft