The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
€ 28,700

€ 36,500

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 28.9 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 4.8 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
1482
1799
2027
1434
1877
2076
1799 mm
Width
1877 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2076 mm
1482 mm
Height
1434 mm
2620
4268
2699
4557
4268 mm
Length
4557 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.72 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1996 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
316 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
400 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
128 mph
Maximum Speed
169 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
4.37 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽
( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
37 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
7.1 kg
city
29 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
43 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 L
302 mi
Range
371 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
371 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
520 kg
Maximum Payload
380 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
420 L







1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data