The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08)
€ 37,400
€ 23,600
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the VW Golf R is 2.3 inches shorter.
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
57.5
70.3
80.6
57.5
70.3
81.1
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.8
103.1
168.1
165.8 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.07 %
General
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
1K
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Performance
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
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12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.09 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
22.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
45 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
598 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
107 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
