Honda Civic Type R vs VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
| Category | Honda Civic Type R | Golf GTI Clubsport S |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 310 / 306 | 310 / 306 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1401 / 3089 | 1314 / 2897 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 221 / 218 | 236 / 233 |
| Average price | €36,000 | €40,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Honda Civic Type R | Golf GTI Clubsport S |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:40.77 | 1:38.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.10 | 1:12.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Honda Civic Type R | Golf GTI Clubsport S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.2 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.2 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.1 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.9 s | 11.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.8 s | 18.6 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 37.4 s | 40.6 s |
| 1000 m | 24.6 s | 24.7 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.0 s | 3.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.6 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.9 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.0 s | 6.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.7 s | 13.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.4 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.4 s | 12.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 88.2 mph | 9.6 s @ 89.5 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.5 s | 13.6 s |
General performance
| Category | Honda Civic Type R | Golf GTI Clubsport S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 270 kph (168 mph) | 266 kph (165 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 20.3 s @ 1739 ft | 18.3 s @ 1549 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.54 g (5 m/s²) | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.0 kph (43.5 mph) | 70.9 kph (44.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 31 m (100 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 129 m (422 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Honda Civic Type R | Golf GTI Clubsport S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 99 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf GTI Clubsport S is the fastest by a small margin.
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