The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 39,400

€ 35,400

€ 39,400
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 TCR OPF is 12.2 cm shorter, 7.9 cm narrower and 1.6 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic Type R
1482
1799
2027
1466
1878
2078
1799 mm
Width
1878 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2078 mm
1482 mm
Height
1466 mm
2626
4268
2594
4390
4268 mm
Length
4390 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2594 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic Type R
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1453 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
43 kg
2.96 %

General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic Type R
AU
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1996 CC
286 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 bhp
306 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
380 NM
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
380 NM
400 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic Type R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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4.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
4.93 kg/bhp
4.75 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
42 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
464 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
127 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
470 kg
Maximum Payload
247 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
498 L









1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1427 L