The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 36,500
€ 26,100
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 11.8 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56.5
73.9
81.7
58.7
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
106.3
179.4
103.1
167.6
179.4 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
169 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
36 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
371 mi
Range
777 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
