The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 33,900
€ 26,900
€ 33,900
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 0.2 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
1482
1799
2027
1445
1785
1985
1799 mm
Width
1785 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1482 mm
Height
1445 mm
2626
4268
2620
4270
4268 mm
Length
4270 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
1387 kg
Kerb Weight
1338 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg
Weight Difference:
49 kg
3.53 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
198 bhp
at 7800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
198 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
193 NM
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
193 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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5.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.76 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.73 kg/bhp
6.76 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
43 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
478 mi
Range
341 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
473 kg
Maximum Payload
362 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
456 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L
