The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
73.9 in
Width
70.3 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
172.8 in
Length
165.9 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.68 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
462 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft