The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 29,600
€ 20,800
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 a little. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 1.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
57.5
69.5
77.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.52 %
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
462 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
462 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).
140.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
