Honda, Volkswagen, and Mazda have taken their hatchbacks upmarket, at least when it comes to price. Which has done it most convincingly?
Volkswagen Golf vs Honda Civic Comparison
Volkswagen Golf
Honda Civic
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Remains the consummate all-rounder
- Impressive front differential and DSG
- Price cut is very welcome
- Interior remains a Golf 8 weak point
- Evolution, not revolution under the bonnet
- Stock isn't as abundant as it once was
- Great driving manners
- Looks great inside and out
- Clever cabin space
- Price is too high
- No spare wheel
- Limited rear headroom
Standard Features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.
The following shades are available on the core range:
- Candy White
- Deep Black
- Dolphin Grey
- Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
- Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
- Atlantic Blue
- Pomello Yellow
All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey
- Deep Black
- Moonstone Grey
- Atlantic Blue
- Kings Red
The Golf R is available in three exterior paint colours:
- Pure White
- Lapiz Blue metallic
- Deep Black pearl
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
Comparison
Reviews
The Golf GTI remains a staple of the hot hatch world, despite stronger than ever competition from a new crop of rivals.
Scott Collie
The hybrid-powered Honda Civic hatch is a lovely thing to drive, efficient and thoughtful in its design – it just costs too much.
Matt Campbell
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Specs
Type | ||
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1395 - 1984 | 1498 - 1996 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 1.4L | 1.8L, 1.5L, 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 245kW | 104kW - 235kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5000 - 5600 | 5000 - 6500 | |
Torque | ||
250Nm - 420Nm | 174Nm - 420Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1500 - 2100 | 1700 - 4300 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
9.3 - 10.5 | 9.8 - 13.5 |