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 BHP	148 BHP	126 BHP	108 BHP	227 BHP	207 BHP
Economy
29.7 mpg	34.9 mpg	36.2 mpg	35.3 mpg	28 mpg	28.2 mpg
Kerb Weight
1,090 kg	990 kg	875 kg	810 kg	1,275 kg	1,250 kg
Luggage
225-600 L	265-1,055 L	290-1,098 L	320-870 L	267 L	260-940 L
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
167 BHP/Tonne / 5.99 kg/BHP	149 BHP/Tonne / 6.69 kg/BHP	144 BHP/Tonne / 6.94 kg/BHP	133 BHP/Tonne / 7.5 kg/BHP	178 BHP/Tonne / 5.62 kg/BHP	166 BHP/Tonne / 6.04 kg/BHP
Total Power
182 BHP / 185 ps	148 BHP / 150 ps	126 BHP / 128 ps	108 BHP / 110 ps	227 BHP / 230 ps	207 BHP / 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
Economy
29.7 mpg	34.9 mpg	36.2 mpg	35.3 mpg	28 mpg	28.2 mpg
Total Range
294 Miles	383 Miles	398 Miles	349 Miles	338 Miles	341 Miles
UK Tax Cost
£375	£375	£375	£0	£375	£375
Model Platform
Civic (96-01)	Clio (90-98)	205 (83-98)	Golf (74-83)	Escort (90-95)	Delta (79-94)
Doors
3	3	3	3-5	3	5
Seats
5	5	5	5	5	5
Cargo Space
225-600 L	265-1,055 L	290-1,098 L	320-870 L	267 L	260-940 L
Turning Circle
	11.4 m		10.4 m
Kerb Weight
1,090 kg	990 kg	875 kg	810 kg	1,275 kg	1,250 kg
Gross Weight
1,500 kg	1,410 kg		1,230 kg	1,725 kg	1,700 kg
Tow Capacity
	495-800 kg		400-1,200 kg		550-1,150 kg
Length
4,180 mm	3,716 mm	3,705 mm	3,705 mm	4,211 mm	3,898 mm
Width
1,695 mm	1,641 mm	1,572 mm	1,628 mm	1,742 mm	1,686 mm
Height
1,359 mm	1,365 mm	1,350 mm	1,390 mm	1,425 mm	1,365 mm
Wheelbase
2,620 mm	2,467 mm	2,420 mm	2,400 mm	2,551 mm	2,479 mm
Front Track
1,480 mm	1,405 mm			1,467 mm	1,448 mm
Rear Track
1,488 mm	1,350 mm			1,480 mm	1,440 mm
Engine Name
B16B	F7R
Configuration
Inline 4	Inline 4	Inline 4	Inline 4	Inline 4	Inline 4
Displacement
1.6 Litre / 1,595 cc	2 Litre / 1,998 cc	1.9 Litre / 1,905 cc	1.6 Litre / 1,588 cc	2 Litre / 1,994 cc	2 Litre / 1,995 cc
Peak Power
182 BHP / 185 ps	148 BHP / 150 ps	126 BHP / 128 ps	108 BHP / 110 ps	227 BHP / 230 ps	207 BHP / 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
114 BHP/L	74 BHP/L	66 BHP/L	68 BHP/L	114 BHP/L	104 BHP/L
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
Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Compression
10.8:1	10:1	9.6:1	9.5:1	8:1	7.5:1
Bore x Stroke
81 x 77.4 mm	82.7 x 93 mm	83 x 88 mm	79.5 x 80 mm	90.8 x 77 mm	84 x 90 mm
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
45 L	50 L	50 L	45 L	55 L	55 L
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
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears	5 Gears	5 Gears	4 Gears	5 Gears	5 Gears
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