The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 28,300
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) Honda Civic Type R
€ 19,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
70.3
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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 1.2 TSI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.83 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
34 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
341 mi
Range
589 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft