The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15)
€ 35,900

€ 21,700

€ 35,900
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 Performance is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.57 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
154 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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