The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 36,500

€ 21,300

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 35.8 cm longer, 9.1 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1434
1877
2076
1480
1786
2048
1877 mm
Width
1786 mm
2076 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1434 mm
Height
1480 mm
2699
4557
2578
4199
4557 mm
Length
4199 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
58 kg
4.2 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
FC
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1996 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
316 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
400 NM
144 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
169 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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4.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
4.37 kg/bhp
13.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
37 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
371 mi
Range
257 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
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).
135.7 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
380 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
420 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L