The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 23,900
 Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
102.2
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.07 %
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Performance

VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
65 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
24 mpg
city
60 mpg
36 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
863 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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).
74 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
74 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft