The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 28,300
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) Honda Civic Type R
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic Type R is 2.8 inches longer and 1.4 inches lower.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
70.3
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
103.1
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.1 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.61 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
34 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
341 mi
Range
712 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 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).
98.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft