The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 14.1 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.8 T
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
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 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
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 1.8 T
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.8 T
169 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
570 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft