The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 36,500
€ 35,900
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.5
73.9
81.7
58.3
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
106.3
179.4
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
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.47 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
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
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
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
169 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
371 mi
Range
493 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
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
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
