The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 30,800
€ 23,000
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
168
102.2
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
AU
Generation
FK..
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
