Top Gear – Honda Civic Type R vs VW Golf R – Video

 

Drag Races! It’s time for two very different takes on the hot-hatch formula to face off but who will win…?

2015 Honda Civic Type R Specs:

ENGINE TYPE:turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:122 cu in, 1996 cc
Power: 306 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 295 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

TRANSMISSION:6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 102.1 in
Length: 172.8 in
Width: 73.9 in Height:57.7 in
Curb weight (C/D est):3050 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/DEST):
Zero to 60 mph: 5.5 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 12.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.6 sec
Top speed: 167 mph

FUEL ECONOMY (C/DEST):
EPA city/highway: 23/32 mpg

 

VW Golf R Specs:

PRICE AS TESTED:$39,910 (base price: $37,415)

ENGINE TYPE:turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block and aluminum head, direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:121 cu in, 1984 cc
Power: 292 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque: 280 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm

TRANSMISSION:6-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 103.5 in
Length: 168.4 in
Width: 70.8 in Height:56.5 in
SAE interior volume: F:51 cu ft R: 42 cu ft
Cargo (Seats Up/Max):23/53 cu ft
Curb weight: 3409 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.5 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.7 sec
Zero to 140 mph: 28.1 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.8 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.8 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 3.3 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.2 sec @ 106 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 153 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 157 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.94 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 23/30 mpg
C/D observed: 24 mpg