The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
€ 39,400

€ 30,900

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF is 9.8 inches shorter and 1.9 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
103.4
168
106.2
177.9
168 in
Length
177.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.3 %

General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
464 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
127 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft