The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 11.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Honda Civic Type R
VW e-Golf
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
73.9 in
Width
70.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
106.3
179.4
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
179.4 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW e-Golf
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.94 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW e-Golf
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW e-Golf
169 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
24 mpg
city
No data
36 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
371 mi
Range
117 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
41.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft