The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (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 1.5 eTSI DSG (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 1.5 eTSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
169 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
675 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft