The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 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
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172.8 in
Length
168 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.71 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

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

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
493 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft