The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 24,200

€ 35,400

€ 24,200
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 1.4 TSI is 7.5 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.7
73.9
81.8
70.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.3
102.1
172.8
165.3 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.37 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
1K
Generation
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 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft










37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.4 cu ft