Honda Civic Si 2023vsVolkswagen Golf GTI Base 2023
Comparison Winner
Key Specs Comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 245 hp✓ |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 370 Nm✓ |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 6.3 s✓ |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Weight | 1380 kg✓ | 1470 kg |
| Trunk | 415 L✓ | 381 L |
| Fuel (combined) | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km✓ |
How They Compare
- The Volkswagen Golf puts out 45 more horsepower (245 hp vs 200 hp).
- The Volkswagen Golf hits 0–60 mph 0.4 seconds faster (6.3s vs 6.7s).
- The Honda Civic is 90 kg lighter — 7% less weight to push around.
- The Honda Civic offers 34 more liters of cargo space (415L vs 381L).
- The Volkswagen Golf has a higher top speed: 250 km/h vs 225 km/h.
- The Volkswagen Golf delivers more torque: 370 Nm vs 260 Nm.
Radar Comparison
Performance at a Glance
Horsepower
Honda Civic200 hp
Volkswagen Golf245 hp
0–100 km/h
Honda Civic6.7 s
Volkswagen Golf6.3 s
Top Speed
Honda Civic225 km/h
Volkswagen Golf250 km/h
Weight
Honda Civic1380 kg
Volkswagen Golf1470 kg
Trunk Volume
Honda Civic415 L
Volkswagen Golf381 L
Full Specifications
Engine
| Spec | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | 245 hp |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 1984 cc |
Performance
| Spec | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 6.3 s |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h | 250 km/h |
Efficiency
| Spec | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel (combined) | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4674 mm | 4284 mm |
| Width | 1802 mm | 1789 mm |
| Height | 1415 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2735 mm | 2637 mm |
| Trunk | 415 L | 381 L |
| Curb Weight | 1380 kg | 1470 kg |
Drivetrain
| Spec | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | MT | DSG |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Verdict
🏆 Volkswagen Golf GTI Base 2023
51 vs 49 points
The Volkswagen Golf edges ahead on overall specs. The Honda wins on: practicality, comfort. The Volkswagen wins on: power, efficiency, performance.