The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 28,200

€ 28,300

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 4.9 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
1645
1776
1946
1445
1785
1985
1776 mm
Width
1785 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1645 mm
Height
1445 mm
2578
4221
2620
4270
4221 mm
Length
4270 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1338 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
121 kg
8.29 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
1KP
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
198 bhp
at 7800 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
198 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
193 NM
at 5600 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
193 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic Type R
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12.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.76 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
12.16 kg/bhp
6.76 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
526 mi
Range
341 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
172.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
531 kg
Maximum Payload
362 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
456 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L