The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 36,500
 Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 e-Golf is 11.3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW e-Golf
Honda Civic Type R
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
70.8 in
Width
73.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
106.3
179.4
168.1 in
Length
179.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Honda Civic Type R
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.94 %
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)

General

VW e-Golf
Honda Civic Type R
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Honda Civic Type R
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
316 hp
Honda Civic Type R
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW e-Golf
Honda Civic Type R
87 mph
Maximum Speed
169 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
31 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
117 mi
Range
371 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
371 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
145.8 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data