Golf is 4 wheel drive
VW Golf R vs Honda Civic Type R
| Category | Honda Civic Type R | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 310 / 306 | 300 / 296 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 380 / 280 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1400 / 3086 | 1470 / 3241 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 222 / 219 | 204 / 201 |
| Average price | €36,000 | €43,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Honda Civic Type R | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Boxberg Bosch Test Track | 0:45.40 | 0:46.90 |
| Sachsenring | 1:40.77 | 1:39.72 |
| Llandow | 0:46.50 | 0:49.00 |
| Tsukuba | 1:07.40 | 1:07.83 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:15.70 | 1:14.50 |
| Contidrom (3.8 km) | 1:36.70 | 1:37.38 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Honda Civic Type R | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.2 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.2 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.1 s | 7.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.1 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.9 s | 10.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.0 s | 14.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.9 s | 18.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.4 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.4 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 88.2 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.5 s | 12.9 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Honda Civic Type R | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.0 s | 4.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.6 s | 5.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 4.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.9 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.0 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.7 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.8 s | 12.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 16.6 s | 15.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.7 s | 14.3 s |
General performance
| Category | Honda Civic Type R | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 270 kph (168 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 20.3 s @ 1739 ft | 19.7 s @ 1693 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.54 g (5 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.0 kph (43.5 mph) | 69.2 kph (43.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 129 m (422 ft) | 126 m (414 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Honda Civic Type R | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 592 | 572 |
| Straight line speed | 2801 | 2945 |
| Total | 3393 | 3517 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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Acceleration graph
MRoo 5y ago
Not sure where they've got the 30mpg for the Golf R from. If you have it in eco, you'll get better than that (much better on longer drives) and if you're giving it a bit of toe in race mode, you'll get substantially less... I'm yet to find a need for the in-between 'drive' mode. You're thrashing it or you're cruising it!
Nick Harry 7y ago
Like Chanante, I am perplexed by this verdict. In the 6 track comparisons, the Type R wins EVERY ONE!? But the Golf wins a drag race. While having disappointing consumption. Again, any hothatch worth its salt has to achieve more than 30mpg.
