The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19)
€ 39,300
€ 24,300
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 R is 12 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
57.5
70.3
80.6
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.5 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.8
106.2
177.9
165.8 in
Length
177.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
567 lb
16.69 %
General
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
1K
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
444 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
