The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 44,400
€ 22,100
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.8
57.7
70.8
79.8
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.5 in
103.4
167.8
103.1
167.5
167.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.8
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.03 %
General
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.8
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
