The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
€ 28,300
€ 24,800
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
168.1 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.24 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
19 mpg
city
53 mpg
34 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
341 mi
Range
777 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 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).
82.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
