The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 35,400

€ 23,300

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 13.2 cm longer, 7.9 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
1466
1878
2078
1492
1799
2027
1878 mm
Width
1799 mm
2078 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1466 mm
Height
1492 mm
2594
4390
2620
4258
4390 mm
Length
4258 mm
2594 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
1453 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
188 kg
12.94 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
FK..
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1996 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
306 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
400 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
168 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
4.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.19 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
4.75 kg/bhp
11.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
39 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
30 mpg
city
52 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
426 mi
Range
647 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
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).
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
170 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
247 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
498 L
Boot Capacity
380 L









1427 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L