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 7.5 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4
57.7
73.9
81.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
73.9 in
Width
70.3 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
102.1
172.8
101.5
165.3
172.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
16.23 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4
FK..
Generation
1K
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 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
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
259 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
