2021 Honda Civic Hatchback vs 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI

2021 Honda Civic Hatchback
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback
$22,200MSRP
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$28,695MSRP
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2021 Honda Civic Hatchback
$22,200MSRP
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$28,695MSRP
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MSRP

$22,200

MSRP

$28,695

Average price

$23,765

Average price

$26,131

Listings

873

Listings

64
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10
Pros
  • Manual transmission available
  • Great handling
  • Fun to drive
Cons
  • Poor ride quality
  • Not much cargo space
  • Outdated technology

2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Reviews Summary

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews Summary

Now in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice?
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

1.5L 174 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 228 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

174 hp @ 6000 rpm

Horsepower

228 hp @ 5000 rpm

MPG City

31

MPG City

23

MPG Highway

40

MPG Highway

30
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback
$22,200MSRP
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$28,695MSRP
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2021 Honda Civic Hatchback
$22,200MSRP
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$28,695MSRP
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Overview
MSRP
$22,200
$28,695
Average price
$23,765
$26,131
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.9
5.0
Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Manual transmission available
  • Great handling
  • Fun to drive
Cons
  • Poor ride quality
  • Not much cargo space
  • Outdated technology
Summary
Now in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice?
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
1.5L 174 hp I4
2.0L 228 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
174 hp @ 6000 rpm
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG City
31
23
MPG Highway
40
30
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