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Honda Civic Type R (FK8) · Facelift 2020 2.0vsVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

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

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Honda Civic Type R (FK8) · Facelift 2020

2.0

320 hp1996 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2021
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
320hp239kW
320hp239kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,476kg3,254lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.2s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,557mm179in
4,290mm169in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,628mm103in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
-
Trunk volume
420L
-
Max trunk volume
1,209L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
46L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.06,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
320 hp
239 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
1,476 kg
3,254 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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.05.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI4.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0: 1.1 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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
320 hp
239 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,557 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI 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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.7 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 (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,476 kg
3,254 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,557 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
597 km
371 mi
-
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0

  • Is 56 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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