The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 32,800
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 1.8 is 2.2 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
57.5
70.3
78.1
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
168.1
101.5
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.86 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
428 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
151.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
