The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,300
€ 33,400
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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
70.8
81.7
58.3
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
106.2
177.9
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
2831 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.36 %
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.83 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
608 mi
Range
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
