The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 28,300

€ 21,900

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.9
70.3
78.1
58.7
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
103.1
168.1
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.22 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
51 mpg
34 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
341 mi
Range
818 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
78.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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