The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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 4.8 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
73.9 in
Width
70.8 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
172.8 in
Length
168 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.37 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
168 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
555 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
106.1 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft