The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 27,900

€ 35,400

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 16.9 cm shorter, 10.2 cm narrower and 17.9 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
1645
1776
1946
1466
1878
2078
1776 mm
Width
1878 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2078 mm
1645 mm
Height
1466 mm
2578
4221
2594
4390
4221 mm
Length
4390 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2594 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1453 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.16 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
1KP
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1996 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
306 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
400 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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9.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.75 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
9.3 kg/bhp
4.75 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
503 mi
Range
426 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
138.2 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
510 kg
Maximum Payload
247 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
498 L










1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1427 L