The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

ⓘ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 10.6 cm longer, 8.9 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1466
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
1878
2078
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
1789
2073
1878 mm
Width
1789 mm
2078 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1466 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
2594
4390
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
2619
4284
4390 mm
Length
4284 mm
2594 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1453 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
198 kg
13.63 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
FK..
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1996 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
306 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 bhp
89 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
400 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
4.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.1 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
4.75 kg/bhp
14.1 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
39 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
52 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
85.3 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
170 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
247 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
498 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1427 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L