The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 26,100
€ 26,900
€ 26,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 1.5 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic Type R
1491
1799
2027
1445
1785
1985
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1491 mm
Height
1445 mm
2620
4255
2620
4270
4255 mm
Length
4270 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic Type R
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1338 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg
Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.59 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic Type R
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
198 bhp
at 7800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
198 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
193 NM
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
193 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic Type R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.76 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
6.76 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
49 mpg
city
22 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
661 mi
Range
341 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
89 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
510 kg
Maximum Payload
362 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
456 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L
