The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 22,800
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18) Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo is 9.8 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18)
70.8
81.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
177.9 in
Length
168 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.64 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
FC
Generation
AU
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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
127 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

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

492 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
485 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
595 mi
485 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).
121.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
90.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft