The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 35,400
 Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
70.8 in
Width
73.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
168 in
Length
172.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.5 %
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
AU
Generation
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 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
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
306 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
154 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
426 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 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
545 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.4 cu ft