The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6 BiFuel.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (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 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (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 1.6 BiFuel
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.41 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
FC
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
169 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

 REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
241 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft