2025 Acura Integra vs. 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura Integra

2025 Acura
Integra

MSRP*: $33,000 to $52,900
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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 21 - 30 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 37 MPG 33 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 200-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 320-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable, Manual Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 200 - 320 hp 241 hp
Exterior Length 185.8 - 186.0 in 168.8 in
Exterior Width 72.0 - 74.8 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 - 38.6 in
Rear 36.4 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 Acura Integra offers rear passengers about the same space to stretch out as the Volkswagen Golf GTI with comparable rear head- and legroom in both vehicles. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Acura Integra 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 Acura Integra 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Acura Integra will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Golf GTI.

Dimensions
Since the Acura Integra is much wider than the Volkswagen Golf GTI, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Acura Integra, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Golf GTI.

Handling
The Acura Integra has a larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Golf GTI, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Acura Integra has less horsepower than the Volkswagen Golf GTI, so it will probably be somewhat slower.

Powertrain
The Acura Integra 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 Acura Integra and the Volkswagen Golf GTI.