The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 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 10.7 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
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 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
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 TSI ACT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.7 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
169 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
595 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft