The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 35,400

€ 23,300

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 19.1 cm longer, 9.2 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.8 T
1466
1878
2078
1480
1786
2048
1878 mm
Width
1786 mm
2078 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1466 mm
Height
1480 mm
2594
4390
2578
4199
4390 mm
Length
4199 mm
2594 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.8 T
1453 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
62 kg
4.27 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.8 T
FK..
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1996 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
306 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
400 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.8 T
168 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
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4.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
4.75 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
426 mi
Range
518 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
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).
125 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
170 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
247 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
498 L
Boot Capacity
350 L










1427 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L