The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 25,000

€ 33,900

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 Performance
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 Performance
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.96 %

General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
133 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
24.18 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
621 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft