The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

ⓘ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 14.1 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
73.9 in
Width
70.3 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
106.3
179.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
179.4 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.65 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
FC
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
169 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
600 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
108 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft