The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,300
€ 29,600
€ 24,300
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 2.2 i-DTEC is 3.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
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 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.6 %
General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI
FK..
Generation
1K
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-DTEC
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
22.32 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
56 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
462 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
739 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.2 i-DTEC
86.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 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
