The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
€ 44,400
€ 30,900
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf R is 10 inches shorter and 1.2 inches taller.
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
57.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.4
167.8
106.2
177.9
167.8 in
Length
177.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.17 %
General
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
482 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft
