The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 19,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Honda Civic Type R is 13.9 inches longer, 4.6 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
73.9 in
Width
69.3 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.5 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
106.3
179.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
179.4 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.81 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
FC
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
169 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
589 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft