The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 13.5 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
73.9 in
Width
70.3 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
106.3
179.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
179.4 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
FC
Generation
1K
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
169 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
468 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft