The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 GTI Performance OPF.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
179.4 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.15 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
169 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
493 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft