The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08)
€ 30,900
€ 23,600
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf GTI is 2.2 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
57.8
70.3
80.6
57.5
70.3
81.1
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
168.1
165.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.3 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
1K
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
153 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.09 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
22.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
45 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
598 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
107 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
