Car comparison

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0vsVolkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Honda Civic Type R (EP3)

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2001-2003
VS

Volkswagen Golf IV

2.8 VR6

204 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1999-2003

Comparison overview

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Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lightest
    1,204 kg
    2,654 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    315 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
200hp149kW
204hp152kW
Torque
196Nm145lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,204kg2,654lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
28.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
562km349mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,135mm163in
4,149mm163in
Width
1,695mm67in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,575mm101in
2,518mm99in
Front track
1,472mm58in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
315L
245L
Max trunk volume
610L
1,185L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6PowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.07,400 rpm5,900 rpm7,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
28.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 has 4 hp more than Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0 and Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
1,400 kg
3,086 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.06.8 s
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR67.1 s

Although Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 has more power, Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0 and Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
200 hp
149 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,149 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (EP3)2.0VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,149 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
562 km
349 mi
-
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) 2.0

  • Is 196 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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