The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 36,500
€ 27,600
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 35.3 cm longer, 11.8 cm wider and 18.7 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1434
1877
2076
1621
1759
1946
1877 mm
Width
1759 mm
2076 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1434 mm
Height
1621 mm
2699
4557
2578
4204
4557 mm
Length
4204 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1476 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
96 kg
6.5 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
FC
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1996 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
316 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
400 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
169 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
4.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
4.37 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
37 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
371 mi
Range
670 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
380 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
420 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
