The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 33,900
€ 20,100
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 Honda Civic 1.4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 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
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.16 %
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance
110 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
545 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
108 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
