The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,000
€ 32,500
€ 22,000
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 2.2 i-CTDi is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
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
167.1
103.4
168
167.1 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf GTI
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.67 %
General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf GTI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
138 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
22.72 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
493 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
609 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 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
