The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
€ 20,100
€ 35,800
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 Clubsport.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 Clubsport
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.38 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
110 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
444 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
545 mi
444 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
108 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).
132.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
108 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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



















