The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 32,200
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
€ 33,400
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 32,200
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 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
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
70.8
81.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
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
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.31 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)

General

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
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
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

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

 REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.41 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
469 mi
Range
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
469 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
115.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft