Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Honda Civic Type R
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).
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1 s | 5.4 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 275 km/h |
| Power | 265 hp | 329 hp |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Range & Efficiency | ||
| Fuel Tank | 50 L | 47 L |
| Efficiency | 7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| CO2 Emissions | 160 g/km | 198 g/km |
| Size & Capacity | ||
| Length | 4,290 mm | 4,593 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 130 mm |
| Cargo | 374 L | 410 L |
| Curb Weight | 1,430 kg | 1,430 kg |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Turning Circle | 10.9 m | 11.9 m |
| Starting MSRP | $31,290 | $44,590 |
