The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 35,400
 Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 19,900
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 Golf 1.0 TSI is 4.2 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
70.4 in
Width
73.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
168.7 in
Length
172.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.64 %
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
CD
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.4 cu ft