Six Most Iconic Hatchbacks of All Time

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SummaryPerformanceEngineDrivetrainPracticality

Honda Civic Type R

(1997 - 2000)

...ic Type R

Renault Clio Williams 2.0 16v

(1993 - 1996)

...s 2.0 16v

Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9

(1987 - 1988)

...5 GTI 1.9

Volkswagen Golf GTI

(1975 - 1982)

...Golf GTI

Ford Escort RS Cosworth

(1992 - 1996)

...Cosworth

Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione

(1991 - 1992)

...voluzione

Engine
1.6 L Inline 4	2 L Inline 4	1.9 L Inline 4	1.6 L Inline 4	2 L Inline 4 Turbo	2 L Inline 4 Turbo
Drivetrain
Front - FWD	Front - FWD	Front - FWD	Front - FWD	Front - AWD	Front - AWD
Top Speed
146 mph	134 mph	128 mph	110 mph	144 mph	132 mph
Acceleration
6.7 sec	7.8 sec	7.8 sec	9.0 sec	6.1 sec	5.7 sec
Total Power
182 hp	148 hp	126 hp	108 hp	227 hp	207 hp
Mileage
24.7 mpg	29.1 mpg	30.1 mpg	29.4 mpg	23.3 mpg	23.5 mpg
Curb Weight
2,403 lbs	2,183 lbs	1,929 lbs	1,786 lbs	2,811 lbs	2,756 lbs
Luggage
7.9-21.2 ft³	9.4-37.3 ft³	10.2-38.8 ft³	11.3-30.7 ft³	9.4 ft³	9.2-33.2 ft³
Top Speed
146 mph / 235 Km/h	134 mph / 215 Km/h	128 mph / 206 Km/h	110 mph / 177 Km/h	144 mph / 231 Km/h	132 mph / 212 Km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 seconds	7.8 seconds	7.8 seconds	9.0 seconds	6.1 seconds	5.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
13.21 lb/hp / 167 hp/Tonne	14.75 lb/hp / 149 hp/Tonne	15.3 lb/hp / 144 hp/Tonne	16.53 lb/hp / 133 hp/Tonne	12.39 lb/hp / 178 hp/Tonne	13.32 lb/hp / 166 hp/Tonne
Total Power
182 hp / 185 ps	148 hp / 150 ps	126 hp / 128 ps	108 hp / 110 ps	227 hp / 230 ps	207 hp / 210 ps
Total Torque
118 lb·ft / 160 N·m	129 lb·ft / 175 N·m	119 lb·ft / 161 N·m	97 lb·ft / 131 N·m	229 lb·ft / 310 N·m	221 lb·ft / 300 N·m
Mileage
24.7 mpg	29.1 mpg	30.1 mpg	29.4 mpg	23.3 mpg	23.5 mpg
Total Range
294 Miles	383 Miles	398 Miles	349 Miles	338 Miles	341 Miles
Model Platform
Civic (96-01)	Clio (90-98)	205 (83-98)	Golf (74-83)	Escort (90-95)	Delta (79-94)
Door Count
3	3	3	3-5	3	5
Seat Count
5	5	5	5	5	5
Luggage Space
7.9-21.2 ft³	9.4-37.3 ft³	10.2-38.8 ft³	11.3-30.7 ft³	9.4 ft³	9.2-33.2 ft³
Turning Radius
	37.4 ft		34 ft
Curb Weight
2,403 lbs	2,183 lbs	1,929 lbs	1,786 lbs	2,811 lbs	2,756 lbs
Gross Weight
3,307 lbs	3,109 lbs		2,712 lbs	3,803 lbs	3,748 lbs
Towing Capacity
	1,091-1,764 lbs		882-2,646 lbs		1,213-2,535 lbs
Length
164.6 in	146.3 in	145.9 in	145.9 in	165.8 in	153.5 in
Width
66.7 in	64.6 in	61.9 in	64.1 in	68.6 in	66.4 in
Height
53.5 in	53.7 in	53.1 in	54.7 in	56.1 in	53.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in	97.1 in	95.3 in	94.5 in	100.4 in	97.6 in
Front Track
58.3 in	55.3 in			57.8 in	57 in
Rear Track
58.6 in	53.1 in			58.3 in	56.7 in
Engine Name
B16B	F7R
Layout
Inline 4	Inline 4	Inline 4	Inline 4	Inline 4	Inline 4
Capacity
1.6 Liter / 97.3 in³	2 Liter / 121.9 in³	1.9 Liter / 116.3 in³	1.6 Liter / 96.9 in³	2 Liter / 121.7 in³	2 Liter / 121.7 in³
Peak Power
182 hp / 185 ps	148 hp / 150 ps	126 hp / 128 ps	108 hp / 110 ps	227 hp / 230 ps	207 hp / 210 ps
Peak Torque
118 lb·ft / 160 N·m	129 lb·ft / 175 N·m	119 lb·ft / 161 N·m	97 lb·ft / 131 N·m	229 lb·ft / 310 N·m	221 lb·ft / 300 N·m
Specific Output
1.87 hp/in³	1.21 hp/in³	1.08 hp/in³	1.11 hp/in³	1.87 hp/in³	1.7 hp/in³
Aspiration
Natural	Natural	Natural	Natural	Turbo	Turbo
Valvetrain
DOHC	DOHC	SOHC	SOHC	DOHC	DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)	4 (16v Total)	2 (8v Total)	2 (8v Total)	4 (16v Total)	4 (16v Total)
Fuel
Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Compression
10.8:1	10:1	9.6:1	9.5:1	8:1	7.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.189 x 3.047 in	3.256 x 3.661 in	3.268 x 3.465 in	3.13 x 3.15 in	3.575 x 3.031 in	3.307 x 3.543 in
Fuel Delivery
Multi-point	Multi-point	Multi-point	Injection	Multi-point	Multi-point
Position
Front	Front	Front	Front	Front	Front
Orientation
Transversal	Transversal	Transversal	Transversal	Longitudinal	Transversal
Fuel Tank
11.9 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	11.9 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal
Driven Wheels
Front (FWD)	Front (FWD)	Front (FWD)	Front (FWD)	All (AWD)	All (AWD)
Front Tyres
195/55R15 V	185/55R15	185/55R15	175/70R13	225/45 ZR16	205/50 ZR15
Rear Tyres
195/55R15 V	185/55R15	185/55R15	175/70R13	225/45 ZR16	205/50 ZR15
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds	5 Speeds	5 Speeds	4 Speeds	5 Speeds	5 Speeds
Front Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Drum	Vented Disc	Solid Disc
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone	Trailing-Arm	Trailing-Arm	Trailing-Arm	Trailing-Arm	MacPherson Strut