The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,300
€ 35,000
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.9
70.3
78.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
168.1
103.4
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.45 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
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 GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
341 mi
Range
493 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
