The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 35,400
€ 18,000
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 19.1 cm longer, 9.2 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4
1466
1878
2078
1480
1786
2048
1878 mm
Width
1786 mm
2078 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1466 mm
Height
1480 mm
2594
4390
2578
4199
4390 mm
Length
4199 mm
2594 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4
1453 kg
Kerb Weight
1217 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
236 kg
16.24 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4
FK..
Generation
1K
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 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1996 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
306 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 bhp
79 bhp
VW Golf 1.4
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
400 NM
132 NM
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4
168 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
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4.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.41 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
4.75 kg/bhp
15.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
426 mi
Range
534 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
170 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
247 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
498 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1427 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
