The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)

€ 22,500
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 26,900
 Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) Honda Civic Type R
€ 22,500
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 2.0 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.23 %
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
341 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1204 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