The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
€ 45,300
€ 23,900
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
57.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
167.8
102.2
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.44 %
General
VW Golf R
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-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
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 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
129 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
25.75 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
65 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
65 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
29 mpg
city
60 mpg
36 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
863 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
74 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
151 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
1085 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
