The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 32,200
€ 30,800
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo is 9.8 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
106.2
177.9
103.4
168
177.9 in
Length
168 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.05 %
General
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.41 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
469 mi
Range
485 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
469 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 1.5 Turbo
115.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
