The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
73.9 in
Width
70.4 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
172.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.77 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
FK..
Generation
CD
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
168 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 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 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft