The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 12.2 cm longer, 7.9 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
1466
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
1878
2078
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1878 mm
Width
1799 mm
2078 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1466 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
2594
4390
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4390 mm
Length
4268 mm
2594 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
1453 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
71 kg
4.89 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
FK..
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1996 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
306 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
400 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
4.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
4.75 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
485 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
170 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
247 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
498 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1427 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L