VW Golf 1.4 TSI vs Honda Civic Type-R
| Category | VW Golf 1.4 TSI | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 1.4 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 170 / 168 | 201 / 198 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 240 / 177 | 193 / 142 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1286 / 2835 | 1348 / 2972 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 132 / 130 | 149 / 147 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Golf 1.4 TSI | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:22.70 | 1:21.20 |
| Oschersleben | 1:55.38 | 1:55.78 |
| Balocco | 3:11.23 | 3:10.70 |
| Tsukuba | 1:16.31 | 1:10.47 |
| Wakefield Park | 1:15.29 | 1:14.00 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:51.20 | 1:51.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Golf 1.4 TSI | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.2 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.2 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 19.5 s | 15.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s @ 78.3 mph | 10.6 s @ 80.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.4 s | 14.9 s |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf 1.4 TSI | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 220 kph (137 mph) | 235 kph (146 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 29 UK) | 8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 33 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (116 ft) | 37 m (122 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf 1.4 TSI | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 567 | 599 |
| Straight line speed | 877 | 922 |
| Total | 1444 | 1521 |
Verdict
Civic Type-R is the fastest by a small margin.
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