The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,000
 Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTI is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15)
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15)
102.2
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.85 %
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
152 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.91 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
26.91 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
65 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
29 mpg
city
59 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
863 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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).
74 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
74 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft