Car comparison

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) · Facelift 2003 2.0vsVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

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

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Honda Civic Type R (EP3) · Facelift 2003

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2005
VS

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2004-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,204 kg
    2,654 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
196Nm145lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,204kg2,654lb
1,383kg3,049lb
Gross weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
68.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
25.9s
Calculated
28.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
562km349mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,140mm163in
4,216mm166in
Width
1,695mm67in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,575mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,472mm58in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
-
Trunk volume
315L
350L
Max trunk volume
610L
1,305L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.07,400 rpm5,900 rpm7,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.9 s
28.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 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)Facelift 20032.0
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
1,383 kg
3,049 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)Facelift 20032.0
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 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)Facelift 20032.06.6 s
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0 and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0: 0.7 L/100 km.

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)Facelift 20032.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
562 km
349 mi
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
200 hp
149 kW
6.6 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.9 s
233 km/h
145 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)Facelift 20032.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,140 mm
163.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,140 mm
163.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
562 km
349 mi
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0

  • Is 179 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 84 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 109 km (68 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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