The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
€ 19,500

€ 36,500

€ 19,500
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 Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is 11.8 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Honda Civic Type R
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
73.9
81.7
70.8 in
Width
73.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.6
106.3
179.4
167.6 in
Length
179.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Honda Civic Type R
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.16 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Honda Civic Type R
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
84 hp
316 hp
Honda Civic Type R
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Honda Civic Type R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
169 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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32.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
32.55 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
647 mi
Range
371 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
371 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data