The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 23,900

€ 31,700

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
172
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance
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25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.75 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
60 mpg
city
30 mpg
69 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
863 mi
Range
485 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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