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 7.5 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.7
73.9
81.8
58.3
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
102.1
172.8
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 1.8 T
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.28 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
259 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
