Honda Civic Type R vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Honda Civic Type R 5.4 s Runner-up: 6.1 s
Power winner Honda Civic Type R 329 hp Runner-up: 265 hp
Cargo winner Honda Civic Type R 410 L Runner-up: 374 L
Price winner Volkswagen Golf GTI $31,290 Runner-up: $44,590

Key differences

  • Honda Civic Type R is quicker from 0-100 km/h (5.4 s vs 6.1 s).
  • Honda Civic Type R has more power (329 hp vs 265 hp).
  • Honda Civic Type R has more cargo volume (410 L vs 374 L).
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI has the lower starting MSRP ($31,290 vs $44,590).
2026 Honda Civic Type R studio car image
Honda
Civic Type R
2026 · Petrol Hatchback
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI studio car image
Volkswagen
Golf GTI
2026 · Petrol Hatchback
Performance
0-100 km/h5.4 s6.1 s
Top Speed275 km/h250 km/h
Power329 hp265 hp
Torque420 Nm370 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank47 L50 L
Efficiency8.7 L/100km7 L/100km
CO2 Emissions198 g/km160 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,593 mm4,290 mm
Ground Clearance130 mm140 mm
Cargo410 L374 L
Curb Weight1,430 kg1,430 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.9 m10.9 m
Starting MSRP$44,590$31,290