The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
€ 29,600
€ 30,900
€ 29,600
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. The VW Golf GTI is 12 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo.
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.5 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 1.5 Turbo
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.57 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.5 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
148 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
462 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft
