The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 32,200

€ 28,300

€ 32,200
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 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 cm longer, 0.4 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic Type R
1491
1789
2073
1445
1785
1985
1789 mm
Width
1785 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1491 mm
Height
1445 mm
2619
4284
2620
4270
4284 mm
Length
4270 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic Type R
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1338 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
127 kg
8.67 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic Type R
CD
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/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 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
198 bhp
at 7800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
198 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
360 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
193 NM
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
360 NM
193 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic Type R
139 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.76 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
9.9 kg/bhp
6.76 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
64 mpg
city
22 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
839 mi
Range
341 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
113 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
362 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
456 L








1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L