The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 27,900
€ 33,000
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 9.8 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.4 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance
FC
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
*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
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
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
64 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
816 mi
Range
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
