The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Honda Civic Type R is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION 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
57.5 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
172.8 in
Length
165.8 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.71 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
FK..
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

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

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
444 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft