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Honda Civic Type-R vs VW Golf GTI Performance
Category | Honda Civic Type-R | Golf GTI Performance |
---|---|---|
Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
Max power (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 230 / 227 |
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 196 / 145 | 350 / 258 |
Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1238 / 2729 | 1409 / 3106 |
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 162 / 159 | 163 / 161 |
Average price | €22,000 | €34,000 |
Lap Times
Track | Honda Civic Type-R | Golf GTI Performance |
---|---|---|
Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:46.00 | 8:29.00 |
Autozeitung test track | 1:51.00 | 1:41.00 |
Hockenheim Short | 1:20.90 | 1:17.30 |
Acceleration
Speed & distance | Honda Civic Type-R | Golf GTI Performance |
---|---|---|
0 - 80 kph | 5.0 s | 4.6 s |
0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.0 s |
0 - 140 kph | 13.1 s | 10.9 s |
0 - 160 kph | 17.2 s | 13.5 s |
0 - 180 kph | 23.6 s | 17.8 s |
0 - 200 kph | 28.4 s | 23.1 s |
60 - 100 kph (4) | 6.8 s | 4.6 s |
60 - 100 kph (5) | 8.9 s | 5.8 s |
80 - 120 kph (5) | 9.5 s | 6.0 s |
80 - 120 kph (6) | 12.6 s | 7.1 s |
Est. 100 - 200 kph | 21.6 s | 17.3 s |
0 - 100 mph | 16.0 s | 14.1 s |
Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph |
1/4 mile | 15.1 s | 14.4 s |
Est. 1/2 mile | 24.9 s @ 119.3 mph | 23.6 s @ 124.3 mph |
General performance
Category | Honda Civic Type-R | Golf GTI Performance |
---|---|---|
Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) |
18m slalom | 66.3 kph (41.2 mph) | 69.5 kph (43.2 mph) |
Fuel economy | 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
100 kph - 0 | 39 m (129 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
Summary
Category | Honda Civic Type-R | Golf GTI Performance |
---|---|---|
Track Performance | 253 | 300 |
Straight line speed | 1400 | 2111 |
Total | 1653 | 2411 |
Verdict
Golf GTI Performance is the fastest by a huge margin.
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