The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,000

€ 36,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 1.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
169.3
103.4
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
FK..
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
26.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
26.91 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
59 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
863 mi
Range
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
74 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 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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