The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 16,800
Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11) Honda Civic 1.4
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Honda Civic 1.4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI
57.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
69.5
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.24 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

594 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
27.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
27.99 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft