Honda Civic Type-R vs VW Golf R32
| Category | Honda Civic Type-R | VW Golf R32 (Mk IV) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 241 / 237 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 196 / 145 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1238 / 2729 | 1473 / 3247 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 162 / 159 | 163 / 161 |
| Average price | €22,000 | €33,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Honda Civic Type-R | VW Golf R32 (Mk IV) |
|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:46.00 | 8:37.00 |
| Charade | 2:25.99 | 2:25.76 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:20.90 | 1:20.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Honda Civic Type-R | VW Golf R32 (Mk IV) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.0 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 13.1 s | 12.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.2 s | 16.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 23.6 s | 21.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 28.4 s | 27.6 s |
| 1000 m | 27.4 s | 27.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 6.8 s | 5.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 8.9 s | 7.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 9.5 s | 7.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 12.6 s | 9.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 21.6 s | 20.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.8 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.0 s | 16.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph | 10.4 s @ 82.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.1 s | 14.8 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.9 s @ 119.3 mph | 24.6 s @ 119.9 mph |
General performance
| Category | Honda Civic Type-R | VW Golf R32 (Mk IV) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) | 251 kph (156 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.3 kph (41.2 mph) | 65.7 kph (40.8 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) | 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 39 m (129 ft) | 36 m (117 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Honda Civic Type-R | VW Golf R32 (Mk IV) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 90 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf R32 is the fastest by a small margin.
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