The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 30,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘ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 11.4 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTD
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
106.3
179.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
179.4 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTD
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTD
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTD
169 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
36 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
739 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft