The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 16,800
€ 33,700
€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 Performance.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.3
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
103.1
167.5
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 Performance
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.35 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance
110 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
27.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
27.99 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
485 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
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 1.4
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
