Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Golf GTI
Overview | |
MSRP$31,965 | MSRP$23,950 |
Average price$19,069 | Average price$17,657 |
Listings184 | Listings861 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI was introduced for the 2022 model year and enters 2024 essentially unchanged. The main news is that 2024 marks the last year a manual transmission will be available in this classic hot hatchback. Volkswagen is making a 380 special edition package standard on all stick-shift GTIs to commemorate that. A more substantial update is expected for the 2025 model year. Verdict: The GTI is a great all-rounder held back by poor interior design choices and a staid personality. | |
Reviews SummaryUnchanged since it last received a redesign for the 2022 model year, the 11th generation 2024 Civic Si takes everything that is good about the standard Civic Sedan and amplifies it for people who love the journey as much as the destination. It has a high-output turbocharged engine, comes only with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive, and boasts dynamic improvements that make it more rewarding to drive. In addition, because you must know how to use a clutch pedal to operate this car, owning one is like joining an exclusive club limiting membership to legitimate car enthusiasts. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | Torque138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.9 cu ft | Cargo Space14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3188 lbs | Curb Weight2877 lbs |
Height57.6 in | Height55.7 in |
Length168.8 in | Length184.0 in |
Width81.6 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase107.7 in |
Maximum Payload904 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,965 | $23,950 |
Average price | $19,069 | $17,657 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI was introduced for the 2022 model year and enters 2024 essentially unchanged. The main news is that 2024 marks the last year a manual transmission will be available in this classic hot hatchback. Volkswagen is making a 380 special edition package standard on all stick-shift GTIs to commemorate that. A more substantial update is expected for the 2025 model year. Verdict: The GTI is a great all-rounder held back by poor interior design choices and a staid personality. | Unchanged since it last received a redesign for the 2022 model year, the 11th generation 2024 Civic Si takes everything that is good about the standard Civic Sedan and amplifies it for people who love the journey as much as the destination. It has a high-output turbocharged engine, comes only with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive, and boasts dynamic improvements that make it more rewarding to drive. In addition, because you must know how to use a clutch pedal to operate this car, owning one is like joining an exclusive club limiting membership to legitimate car enthusiasts. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.9 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3188 lbs | 2877 lbs |
Height | 57.6 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 184.0 in |
Width | 81.6 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 107.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 904 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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