The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTE
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
73.9 in
Width
70.8 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
172.8 in
Length
168.1 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTE
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.13 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTE
FK..
Generation
AU
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTE
168 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
25 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
1657 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft