The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 42,100
€ 19,500
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.5 in
103.4
167.8
103.1
167.1
167.8 in
Length
167.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.4
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
16.39 %
General
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.4
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
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
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
438 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
526 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
