The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 35,400
 Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 24,300
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 1.6 TDI is 19.1 cm shorter, 9.2 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1466
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
1878
2078
1786 mm
Width
1878 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2078 mm
1480 mm
Height
1466 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
2594
4390
4199 mm
Length
4390 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2594 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1453 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1700 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
116 kg
7.98 %
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
1K
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1996 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
306 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
400 NM
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
4.75 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
553 kg
Maximum Payload
247 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
498 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1427 L