The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 25,800
€ 28,300
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 Plus 1.4 TSI is 2.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.9
70.3
78.1
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
63.8 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
168.1
165.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.94 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
1KP
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
341 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
