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The Honda Civic Type R FK8 is faster — 12.7s quicker on average across 4 shared tracks.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Honda Civic Type R FK8 faster than the Volkswagen Golf GTI MK8?

The Honda Civic Type R FK8 is faster — 12.7s quicker on average across 4 shared tracks.

What is the 0-60 mph time of the Honda Civic Type R FK8 and the Volkswagen Golf GTI MK8?

The Honda Civic Type R FK8 does 0-60 in 5 s; the Volkswagen Golf GTI MK8 does it in 6.2 s.

Which has more horsepower, the Honda Civic Type R FK8 or the Volkswagen Golf GTI MK8?

The Honda Civic Type R FK8 produces 300 hp; the Volkswagen Golf GTI MK8 produces 245 hp.

Specifications

Specifications Honda Civic Type R FK8 Civic Type R FK8 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK8 Golf GTI MK8
Model Years 2017-2021 2022
horsepower 300 245
torque (N_M) 400 502
forced Induction Yes Yes
weight (KG) 1,416 1,380
Power to Weight 0.21 0.18
Rank #160 -
Tire 200 CONTACTSPORT 6
245/30/20
320 PILOT SPORT 4
225/45/17
engine Description 2.0L turbo I4 VTEC Honda 2.0L Inline-4 Turbocharged (EA888 evo4)
gearbox 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION (MT) WITH REV-MATCH CONTROL 7-SPEED DSG (DUAL-CLUTCH AUTOMATIC)
drive Type FWD FWD
wheelbase (MM) 2700 2627
width (MM) 1877 1789
length (MM) 4557 4286
height (MM) 1435 1478
0 - 60 MPH 5 SECs 6.2 SECs
top Speed (KPH) 272 249
price MSRP $ 45,010 $ 30,000
Current Value $ 42,500 $ 28,000
OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES -0.18s +0.49s

Honda Civic Type R FK8 Civic Type R FK8 — Lap Times vs Average

Treadwear/MOD LEVEL Stock/Light S/L Medium Med Heavy/Race H/R
>200 +2.84s +0.51s +0.31s
141–200 +2.84s -1.4s -3.29s
100–140 +2.84s -1.4s
0–99 +1.26s -3.89s -4.73s

Volkswagen Golf GTI MK8 Golf GTI MK8 — Lap Times vs Average

Treadwear/MOD LEVEL Stock/Light S/L Medium Med Heavy/Race H/R
>200 +5.81s +1.24s
141–200 +0s
100–140 -5.08s
0–99
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