The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.99 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
169 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
661 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft