The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 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 5.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
73.9 in
Width
70.8 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 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 OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
172.8 in
Length
167.6 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.92 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft