The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 29,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
172.8 in
Length
167.5 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.06 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
FK..
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
168 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
690 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft