The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 32,800
€ 19,500
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI Performance is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
103.4
168
103.1
167.1
168 in
Length
167.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
3091 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.55 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
154 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
