The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 35,400
 Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf R is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Golf R
Honda Civic Type R
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
70.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
165.8 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Honda Civic Type R
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.71 %
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
Honda Civic Type R
1K
Generation
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW Golf R
Honda Civic Type R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.4 cu ft