Honda Civic Hatchback vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison

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Things we like	Engaging to drive Spacious, high-quality cabin Class-leading economy High safety standards on all trims Robust turbocharged engine Read More	Powerful 2.0L Turbo engine Comfortable and spacious interiors Refined manual and automatic transmission. Read More
Things we don't like	Styling not to everyone's tastes Manual transmission not available on higher trims Touchscreen infotainment still not the greatest Forward collision warning is overly-sensitive Read More	Most expensive in its class Adaptive cruise control available on top-grade only Average safety scores Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	9.6:1
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission

Gear Box	Variable Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	CVT	Manual
Drive Type	--	FWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	1496 cc	1996 cc
Power	174 hp	228 hp
Torque	220 Nm	350 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	728 L	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	47 L	50 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Length	4519 mm	4267 mm
Width	1798 mm	1798 mm
Height	1435 mm	--
Wheel Base	2700 mm	2631 mm
Front Tread	1547 mm	1539 mm
Rear Tread	1562 mm	1516 mm
No Of Doors	5	5
Front Headroom	998 mm	975 mm
Front Legroom	1074 mm	1046 mm
Rear Headroom	950 mm	968 mm
Rear Legroom	914 mm	904 mm
Ground Clearance	--	127 mm
Kerb Weight	--	1375 kg
Gross Weight	--	1900 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	16 Inch	18 Inch
Tyre Size	215/55 R16	225/40 R18
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R16	R18

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Turning Radius	--	5.4 m

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	1.5L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 1.5L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	No	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	No	--
Glove Box Cooling	No	No
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	--
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	No	--
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	--
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	--
Rear Reading Lamp	No	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	No	--
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	--
Seat Lumbar Support	No	No
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	--
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	--
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	No	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	--
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	No	No
CD Player	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	--
Fog Lights Rear	No	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Tinted Glass	No	--
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	No
Moon Roof	No	--
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	No	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	--
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	No
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	--
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	Halogen Halogen	--
Leather Seats	--	No
Fabric Upholstery	--	Yes

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