New VW Golf GTI vs Honda Civic Si Sedan Comparison Review

Exterior Comparison

The first thing people notice about VW Golf GTI is its distinctive look - no matter where you go the car appearance won't go unnoticed. That doesn't mean that Honda Civic Si doesn't look good but there are so many of them that if you choose the Japanese car you will just blend in.

Honda Civic has a combined fuel economy of 20 mpg vs 27 mpg for Volkswagen Golf GTI. The German car has 4 driving modes - eco, normal, sport, and custom and if you choose eco you'll be able to get better mileage out of the vehicle.

Warranty

As mentioned earlier, Volkswagen proudly stands behind the vehicles that it makes and there's no better proof than the 48 months / 50,000 miles bumper-to-bumper-warranty vs the 36 months / 36,000 miles for the new Honda Civic Si. But that's not all. Volkswagen also offers 24 months / 24,000 miles of free maintenance - savings that go straight into your pocket when you choose the German car. 

Exterior Cargo Space

It might not look like it but VW Golf GTI has more cargo space than the Honda Civic (17.4 cubic feet vs 11.9 cubic feet) even though it is 11 inches shorter. What that means is that you won't have to think about what you can fit in the vehicle and what to leave behind when planning a weekend trip out of the city. You can take it all. Both the German car and the Japanese sedan have a seating capacity of 5 - enough to fit your whole family.

As mentioned above, Volkswagen Golf GTI is a car with a distinctive, sporty look. One reason for that is the 18" machined w/painted accents aluminum wheels (Honda Civic Si comes equipped with 16" steel wheels). Does wheel size really matter that match? It does. Bigger wheels mean improved grip and traction, improved cornering, better braking and last but not least - better appearance. And let's admit it - we are not buying a car just to get from point A to point B. 

Safety Features Comparison

But enough technical talk. Let's talk about what matters more - human's life. No arguing that safety is paramount and car safety has improved drastically in the last decade. Features that were once reserved for premium vehicles are now standard on most mass-market cars.

One safety feature that makes VW Golf GTI stands out when compared to Honda Civic Si is the In-Vehicle Assistance Service. The in-vehicle assistance service alerts emergency services in the event of a major crash or another emergency. It's not an exaggeration to say that having it might be the difference between life and death.

Price Comparison

Volkswagen Golf GTI MSRP price is $28,595 vs $19,850 for the Honda CIvic. For those looking for the cheapest new car that would be enough to sway them in the direction of the new Honda Civic. Who doesn't want to save money, right? But if you are more concerned with the performance of the vehicle then choosing Volkswagen Golf GTI will be a no-brainer.