The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,300
 Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) Honda Civic Type R
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
70.3
78.1
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
103.1
168.1
167.5 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.18 %
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 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
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
16.3 lb
city
19 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
34 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
242 mi
Range
341 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft