Civic Type R vs Golf GTI
Honda · Volkswagen
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Civic Type R beats the Golf GTI comfortably, finishing 0.27 seconds ahead. It's the 70 extra horsepower talking — the Civic Type R simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.
Spec head-to-head
Simulated race times
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Golf GTI is $31,965 vs $44,000 for the Civic Type R — a $12,035 gap. Power: Civic Type R makes 70 hp more (315 vs 245). 0–100 km/h: Civic Type R is 0.20s quicker (5.7s vs 5.9s). Top speed: Civic Type R runs to 272 km/h, 22 km/h higher than Golf GTI.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Civic Type R or the Golf GTI?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Civic Type R is faster, beating the Golf GTI by 0.27 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Civic Type R vs the Golf GTI?
The Civic Type R hits 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, while the Golf GTI does it in 5.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Civic Type R produces 315 hp; the Golf GTI produces 245 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Civic Type R tops out at 272 km/h, and the Golf GTI reaches 250 km/h.
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