The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 35,400
 Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 32,800
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 GTI Performance is 12.2 cm shorter, 7.9 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1466
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
1878
2078
1799 mm
Width
1878 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2078 mm
1481 mm
Height
1466 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
2594
4390
4268 mm
Length
4390 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2594 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1453 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1700 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.51 %
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
AU
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1996 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
306 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
400 NM
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
154 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
4.75 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
468 kg
Maximum Payload
247 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
498 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1427 L