The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 28,300
€ 32,200
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.9
70.3
78.1
58.7
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
103.1
168.1
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 2.0 TDI SCR
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.67 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
19 mpg
city
53 mpg
34 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
341 mi
Range
839 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
