The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 20,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700

ⓘ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 11.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
179.4 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
12.26 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
169 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
690 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
85.3 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft