The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (05 - 07)
€ 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
The VW Golf GTI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi.
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
103.4
168
103.1
167.1
168 in
Length
167.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.52 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/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 2.2 i-CTDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
154 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
46 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
609 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft