The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 30,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 11.8 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
106.3
179.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.11 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
169 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
712 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft