The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 35,400
 Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 26,100
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 2.0 TDI is 7.5 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
70.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
165.3 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.43 %
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
1K
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.4 cu ft