The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
€ 28,300

€ 36,500

€ 28,300
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 14.1 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.5
73.9
81.7
70.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
179.4
165.3 in
Length
179.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.65 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
1K
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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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
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
316 hp
Honda Civic Type R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
169 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
697 mi
Range
371 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
371 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
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 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data