The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,900
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 6.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI
57.9
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
102.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.53 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI
FK..
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.75 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
60 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
462 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft