The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 36,900
€ 26,900
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf GTE is 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller.
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic Type R
58
70.8
79.8
56.9
70.3
78.1
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58 in
Height
56.9 in
103.4
168.1
103.1
168.1
168.1 in
Length
168.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic Type R
3525 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
575 lb
16.31 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic Type R
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic Type R
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic Type R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1657 mi
Range
341 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
928 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
