The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 33,400
€ 22,000
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Golf GTI is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.5
70.3
78.1
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
103.4
168
103.1
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.8
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.67 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.8
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 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
154 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
478 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
