The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 27,900
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
70.8
81.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
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 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
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
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.81 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
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

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
64 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
816 mi
Range
485 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft