2025 Honda Civic Hybrid vs. 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid

2025 Honda
Civic Hybrid

MSRP*: $30,150 to $33,150
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI

2024 Volkswagen
Golf GTI

MSRP*: $31,965 to $40,825
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MPG - City 50 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 45 MPG 33 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 200-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 200 hp 241 hp
Exterior Length 179.0 in 168.8 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 70.4 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 35.0 in
Head Room Front 37.6 in
Rear 37.1 in
Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Honda Civic Hybrid offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Volkswagen Golf GTI. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Honda Civic Hybrid and the Volkswagen Golf GTI in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Civic Hybrid as you will with the Volkswagen Golf GTI, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the Honda Civic Hybrid is clearly a better financial choice over the Volkswagen Golf GTI.

Dimensions
The Honda Civic Hybrid is about the same width as the Volkswagen Golf GTI. If you go with the Honda Civic Hybrid, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Golf GTI.

Handling
The Honda Civic Hybrid has about the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Golf GTI, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Honda Civic Hybrid has less horsepower than the Volkswagen Golf GTI, so it will probably be somewhat slower.

Powertrain
The Honda Civic Hybrid has much less torque than the Volkswagen Golf GTI, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Honda Civic Hybrid and the Volkswagen Golf GTI.