The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 36,500
 Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 25,800
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 TSI 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 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
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 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.04 %
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
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 with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
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
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
316 hp
Honda Civic Type R
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
169 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
371 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
371 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1217 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