The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (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 2.0 TDI SCR (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 2.0 TDI SCR
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.03 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
FK..
Generation
CD
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 manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
168 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
57 mpg
39 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
799 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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