The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 13.2 cm longer, 7.9 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1466
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
1878
2078
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1878 mm
Width
1799 mm
2078 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1466 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
2594
4390
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4390 mm
Length
4258 mm
2594 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1453 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
173 kg
11.91 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
FK..
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1996 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
306 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
400 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
168 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
4.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
4.75 kg/bhp
10 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
39 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
647 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
170 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
247 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
498 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1427 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L