The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 1.4 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.51 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
169 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
551 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft