The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
€ 42,400
€ 27,900
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf R is 9.8 inches shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
57.9
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
103.4
168
106.2
177.9
168 in
Length
177.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.38 %
General
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.03 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
25.03 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
67 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
27 mpg
city
64 mpg
39 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
482 mi
Range
816 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
816 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
