The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,200
€ 33,400
€ 20,200
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 slightly. The Honda Civic 1.4 is 4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.2
172
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI
2758 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.75 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI
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
*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
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
116 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
27.86 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
575 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 1.4
102.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 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
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
