The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)

€ 31,700
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 36,500
 Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 Performance is 11.4 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
70.8 in
Width
73.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
106.3
179.4
168 in
Length
179.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
316 hp
Honda Civic Type R
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
169 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
371 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
371 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data