Honda Civic Type-R vs VW Golf GTI
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk IV) | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 1.8 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 180 / 178 | 200 / 197 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 235 / 173 | 196 / 145 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1213 / 2674 | 1238 / 2729 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 148 / 146 | 162 / 159 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Golf GTI (Mk IV) | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:54.00 | 8:46.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:22.90 | 1:20.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Golf GTI (Mk IV) | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.4 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.9 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 20.9 s | 17.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 35.4 s | 28.4 s |
| 1000 m | 28.9 s | 27.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 6.5 s | 6.8 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 9.1 s | 8.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.8 s | 9.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 11.0 s | 12.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 27.5 s | 21.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 18.1 s | 16.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 11.1 s @ 77.0 mph | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.4 s | 15.1 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.8 s @ 115.0 mph | 24.9 s @ 119.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk IV) | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 223 kph (139 mph) | 235 kph (146 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.40 g (4 m/s²) | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 11.0 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 26 UK) | 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 39 m (129 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk IV) | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 94 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 75 | 100 |
| Overall | 86 | 100 |
Verdict
Civic Type-R is the fastest by considerable margin.
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