The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 27,600

€ 35,400

€ 27,600
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 13.2 cm shorter, 7.9 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic Type R
1492
1799
2027
1466
1878
2078
1799 mm
Width
1878 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2078 mm
1492 mm
Height
1466 mm
2620
4258
2594
4390
4258 mm
Length
4390 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2594 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic Type R
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1453 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
136 kg
9.36 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic Type R
AU
Generation
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1996 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
306 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
400 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic Type R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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8.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.9 kg/bhp
4.75 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
634 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
493 kg
Maximum Payload
247 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
498 L









1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1427 L