The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,900
 Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) Honda Civic Type R
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 2.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
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 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
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 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.73 %
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
1KP
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
116 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
45 mpg
city
19 mpg
60 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
341 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 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