The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 11.6 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
73.9 in
Width
70.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
106.3
179.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
179.4 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.32 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
169 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
495 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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