The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
€ 32,500
€ 30,900
€ 32,500
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 is 9.8 inches shorter and 1.9 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI
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
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.6 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
AU
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
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 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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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
493 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.4 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
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
5
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
