2021 Honda Civic vs 2021 Volkswagen Golf

2021 Honda Civic

2021 Volkswagen Golf

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EX CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Civic Hatchback EX CVT	31	40	$23,423	$24,700
Civic Hatchback LX CVT	31	40	$21,172	$22,200
Civic Hatchback Sport CVT	29	35	$22,855	$24,100
Civic Hatchback Sport Manual	29	37	$22,098	$23,300
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring CVT	29	35	$27,416	$29,400
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Manual	29	37	$26,671	$28,600
Civic Sedan EX CVT	N/A	N/A	$23,139	$24,400
Civic Sedan EX-L CVT	32	42	$24,275	$25,600
Civic Sedan LX CVT	N/A	N/A	$20,268	$21,250
Civic Sedan Sport CVT	N/A	N/A	$21,862	$23,050
Civic Sedan Touring CVT	30	38	$26,392	$28,300
Civic Type R Limited Edition Manual	22	28	$41,001	$43,995
Civic Type R Touring Manual	22	28	$35,323	$37,895

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1.4T TSI Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Golf 1.4T TSI Automatic	29	36	$23,035	$23,995
Golf 1.4T TSI Manual	29	39	$22,267	$23,195
Golf GTI 2.0T Automaticbahn DSG	24	32	$36,235	$37,745
Golf GTI 2.0T Automaticbahn Manual	23	30	$35,467	$36,945
Golf GTI 2.0T S DSG	24	32	$28,315	$29,495
Golf GTI 2.0T S Manual	23	30	$27,547	$28,695
Golf GTI 2.0T SE DSG	24	32	$32,127	$33,465
Golf GTI 2.0T SE Manual	23	30	$31,358	$32,665

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,423

$23,035

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,700

$23,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$412 / month

$400 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Honda Civic doesn’t let social responsibility get in the way of a good time.

The 2021 VW Golf TSI compels shoppers for its overall value, but the GTI is a hole in one.

TCC Likes

Spacious cabin
Excellent value
Excellent gas mileage

6-speed manual
7-speed dual-clutch automatic
228-hp turbo-4

TCC Dislikes

Standard display screen
...and standard headlights
Hatchback’s busy looks

Small touchscreen
Aged tech
Limited Golf options

Fuel Economy

City

31 mpg

29 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

41.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.8

93.5

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

Second Leg Room (in)

35.6

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

38.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

48.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

38.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

103.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.8

Track Width, Front (in)

60.9

Length, Overall (in)

177.9

167.6

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

58.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

46.2

53.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

25.7

17.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

11.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.7

35.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/50HR17

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/50HR17

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2955

3012

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

162 @ 1700

184 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5 L/91

1.4 L/85

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

174 @ 6000

147 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65 - 0.41

5.07

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.81

3.87

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.86

4.00

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.97

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.47

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Civic Hatchback

Volkswagen Golf

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.2

5.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

480

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Honda Civic

2022 Civic arriving, 2021 still available
Lease: From $169/mo (2021)
Rebate: $500 dealer cash (2021 sedan)
Finance: From 1.9% APR

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2021 Volkswagen Golf

2021 Golf is the final model year
Leases: From $289 per month for 36 months
Rebates: Special offers for military, first responders and new college grads
Financing: From 0% APR for 36 months

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