The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 28,300
€ 36,900
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTE
56.9
70.3
78.1
58.4
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.4 in
103.1
168.1
103.5
168.3
168.1 in
Length
168.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTE
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
611 lb
17.16 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTE
146 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
19 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
341 mi
Range
1553 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
