The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 7.5 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
73.9 in
Width
70.3 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.84 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
FK..
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft