The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15)
€ 32,500
€ 21,700
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.8.
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.9
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
103.4
168
102.2
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.8
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.51 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.8
AU
Generation
FK..
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 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.8
152 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
536 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
