The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 28,300
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) Honda Civic Type R
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Honda Civic Type R is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
70.3
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
103.1
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.2 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
CD
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
34 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
341 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 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).
85.3 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft