The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19)
€ 27,700

€ 24,300

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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. The VW Golf GTI is 12 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
57.8
70.3
80.6
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.8 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.9
106.2
177.9
165.9 in
Length
177.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.81 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
1K
Generation
FC
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
468 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft