The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 29,500
€ 28,300
€ 29,500
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 1.6 TDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
64.8
69.9
76.6
56.9
70.3
78.1
69.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
64.8 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
166.2
103.1
168.1
166.2 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.09 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
1KP
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
110 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
341 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
