Honda Civic Type-R vs VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
| Category | Honda Civic Type-R | Golf GTI Clubsport S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 201 / 198 | 310 / 306 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 193 / 142 | |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1348 / 2972 | 1314 / 2897 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 149 / 147 | 236 / 233 |
| Average price | €28,000 | €40,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Honda Civic Type-R | Golf GTI Clubsport S |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:21.20 | 1:12.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Honda Civic Type-R | Golf GTI Clubsport S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.7 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 11.3 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 29.9 s | 18.6 s |
| 1000 m | 27.3 s | 24.7 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 6.3 s | 3.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 11.6 s | 6.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 22.9 s | 13.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.8 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 15.9 s | 12.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.6 s @ 80.8 mph | 9.6 s @ 89.5 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.9 s | 13.6 s |
General performance
| Category | Honda Civic Type-R | Golf GTI Clubsport S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) | 266 kph (165 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.45 g (4 m/s²) | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 33 UK) | 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (122 ft) | 31 m (100 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Honda Civic Type-R | Golf GTI Clubsport S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 71 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 56 | 100 |
| Overall | 65 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf GTI Clubsport S is the fastest by a huge margin.
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