The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 28,300
 Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) Honda Civic Type R
€ 23,700
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 1.6 BiFuel is 2.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic Type R
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
103.1
168.1
165.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic Type R
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.39 %
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic Type R
1KP
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic Type R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
30 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
341 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 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