The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 21,700

€ 35,400

€ 21,700
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 1.2 TSI is 19.1 cm shorter, 9.2 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
1480
1786
2048
1466
1878
2078
1786 mm
Width
1878 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2078 mm
1480 mm
Height
1466 mm
2578
4199
2594
4390
4199 mm
Length
4390 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2594 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
1264 kg
Kerb Weight
1453 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
189 kg
13.01 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
1K
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1996 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
306 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
400 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
12.15 kg/bhp
4.75 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
589 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
556 kg
Maximum Payload
247 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
498 L










1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1427 L