The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 22,800
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18) Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo is 12 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18)
70.8
81.7
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
177.9 in
Length
165.9 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.47 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
FC
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
127 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
22.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.13 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
49 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
468 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
595 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
90.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
90.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft