The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 21,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.52 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
FK..
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
168 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
645 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
100.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft