The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)

€ 34,900
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 32,200
 Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF is 9.8 inches shorter and 1.9 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
70.8
81.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
106.2
177.9
168 in
Length
177.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.95 %
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
469 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
469 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft