The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 28,300
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) Honda Civic Type R
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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. The Honda Civic Type R is 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
70.3
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 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
58.7 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
103.1
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.1 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.83 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
34 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
341 mi
Range
706 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft