The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,700
€ 29,600
€ 21,700
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 slightly. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 3.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
57.9
69.7
77.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
102.2
169.3
101.5
165.9
169.3 in
Length
165.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.51 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
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 6500 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.12 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
41 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
462 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
536 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
140.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
109.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 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
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
