The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17)
€ 42,100

€ 20,200

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
167.8
102.2
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.4
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
511 lb
15.63 %

General
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.4
AU
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
438 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
575 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft