The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,300
 Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) Honda Civic Type R
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
103.1
168.1
167.5 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4 %
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
133 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.76 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
45 mpg
city
19 mpg
57 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
341 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
690 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1071 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