The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 25,000
€ 26,900
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 2.8 inches shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.9
70.3
78.1
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
168.1
165.3 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.7 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
1K
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
341 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
