The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 11.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 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
58.7 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
106.3
179.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
179.4 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
169 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 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
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
15.6 lb
36 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
371 mi
Range
256 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
24.9 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft