The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 36,500
 Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 13.6 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller 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
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
70.3 in
Width
73.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
106.3
179.4
165.8 in
Length
179.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Honda Civic Type R
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.45 %
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
Honda Civic Type R
1K
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
316 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
169 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
371 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
371 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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