The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 26,900
 Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) Honda Civic Type R
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.0 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches 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
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
70.3
78.1
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
103.1
168.1
168.7 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.07 %
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
CD
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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 (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
59 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
341 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft