The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 39,300
€ 22,100
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 height, but the VW Golf R is 1.7 inches shorter and 0.8 inches wider.
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.8
57.5
70.3
80.6
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.8
103.1
167.5
165.8 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.8
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
14.07 %
General
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.8
1K
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
