The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 4.7 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
73.9 in
Width
69.3 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.7 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172.8 in
Length
165.5 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.68 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
FK..
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
168 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
241 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft