The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 32,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
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
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.34 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
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
5-speed automatic 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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
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
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
437 mi
Range
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
