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 4.2 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
73.9 in
Width
70.4 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
172.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.64 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
FK..
Generation
CD
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft