The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
€ 19,200
€ 36,500
€ 19,200
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 significantly. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 is 13.9 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Honda Civic Type R
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.5
73.9
81.7
69.3 in
Width
73.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
63.8 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
179.4
165.5 in
Length
179.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Honda Civic Type R
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.12 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Honda Civic Type R
1KP
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
316 hp
Honda Civic Type R
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Honda Civic Type R
105 mph
Maximum Speed
169 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
518 mi
Range
371 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
371 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
125 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
