The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)
€ 28,300

€ 29,900

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 4.9 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
1445
1785
1985
1645
1776
1946
1785 mm
Width
1776 mm
1985 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1445 mm
Height
1645 mm
2620
4270
2578
4221
4270 mm
Length
4221 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
1338 kg
Kerb Weight
1514 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
176 kg
11.62 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
198 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 bhp
138 bhp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
193 NM
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
193 NM
320 NM
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
6.76 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
341 mi
Range
645 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
362 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
456 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1352 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L