The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,300
 Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) Honda Civic Type R
€ 28,700
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 0.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
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
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
103.1
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.35 %
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.5 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
128 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
12.4 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
15.6 lb
city
19 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
34 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
302 mi
Range
341 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 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