The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,300
€ 26,000
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic Type R is 2.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
56.9
70.3
78.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.9 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
168.1
101.5
165.5
168.1 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.03 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
47 mpg
34 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
777 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
