The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 20,800
€ 33,700
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.77 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
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 Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
485 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
