The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 36,500

€ 23,900

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.5
73.9
81.7
58.3
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
106.3
179.4
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 2.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
FC
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
169 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
371 mi
Range
645 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft