The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 36,500
€ 19,200
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.4.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.4
56.5
73.9
81.7
63.8
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
106.3
179.4
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 1.4
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.12 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.4
169 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
371 mi
Range
518 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
