Honda Civic vs Volkswagen GTI

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Honda Civic

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2026 Volkswagen GTI

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Overview

Spec	Honda CivicLX	Volkswagen GTIGolf GTI S
Selected trim	LX	Golf GTI S
Body style	Sedan	Hatchback
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	7-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda CivicLX	Volkswagen GTIGolf GTI S
MSRP	$24,595 (best)	$34,590
Lowest listing price	$18,921 (best)	—
Median listing price	$28,222 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$28,907 (best)	—
For sale now	18 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Honda CivicLX	Volkswagen GTIGolf GTI S
Combined MPG	36 MPG (best)	27 MPG
City MPG	32 MPG (best)	24 MPG
Highway MPG	41 MPG (best)	32 MPG
Fuel tank	12.4 gal	13 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Honda CivicLX	Volkswagen GTIGolf GTI S
Horsepower	150 hp	241 hp (best)
Torque	133 lb-ft	273 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2 L	2 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Honda CivicLX	Volkswagen GTIGolf GTI S
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	14.8 cu ft (best)	—
Curb weight	2,875 lbs (best)	6,366 lbs
Ground clearance	—	5 in (best)
Wheelbase	107.7 in (best)	104 in
Length	184.8 in (best)	169 in
Width	70.9 in (best)	70 in
Height	55.7 in	58 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Honda CivicLX	Volkswagen GTIGolf GTI S
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Honda Civic	Volkswagen GTI
1	LX $24,595 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Golf GTI S $34,590 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Sport $26,595 MSRP	SE $39,080 MSRP
3	Sport $27,795 MSRP	Autobahn $42,480 MSRP
4	Sport Hybrid $29,295 MSRP	—
5	Sport Hybrid $30,495 MSRP	—
6	Si $30,995 MSRP	—
7	Sport Touring Hybrid $32,295 MSRP	—
8	Sport Touring Hybrid $33,495 MSRP	—

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