The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

€ 39,400
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 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 4.8 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic Type R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
70.8 in
Width
73.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
168 in
Length
172.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic Type R
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.97 %
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic Type R
AU
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

 REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.4 cu ft