The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 10.7 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
73.9 in
Width
70.4 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
106.3
179.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
179.4 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.91 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
FC
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
169 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
608 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft