The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

€ 22,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 35,400
 Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 22,700
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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 7.3 inches shorter, 4.7 inches narrower and 6.1 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 (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
69.3 in
Width
73.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
63.8 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
165.5 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic Type R
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.68 %
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic Type R
1KP
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic Type R
114 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.4 cu ft