The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 25,000
€ 26,900
€ 25,000
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.9
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
103.1
167.6
103.1
168.1
167.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.34 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
59 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
341 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
