The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
73.9 in
Width
70.8 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
172.8 in
Length
167.6 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.83 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

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

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
94.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft