Is it possible to compare two sports cars? Yes, to a certain extent, it's a bit of a difficult job, but you can't do it completely. So, we are going to put the Honda Civic Si and the VW Golf GTI side by side, make the comparisons and leave the choice to the buyer, but we will have a bit of a tough battle.
We can make comparisons like, which engine the 1.5 or the 2.0 engine, between the manual transmission or the automatic transmission? If for a sports car it is more beautiful to have a two-door or a four-door? What type of body should we choose?
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But the cars Civic Si and Golf GTI probably don't raise a lot of doubts among the majority of their buyers, there are a lot of enthusiasts, people who only like the Civic Si or only the Golf GTI. You also have to make a rational purchase, but it is also interesting to count or know the advantages of one or the other. We can make a useful and amusing comparison, but doing so involves several battles in a war of concepts.
If you have to choose, Honda Civic Si or VW Golf GTI
There Golf GTI is a more traditional car that appeared in 1974 and was renewed in 1998 and received a slight but controversial restyling in 2007, while Europeans could buy more modern generations, but the return occurred in style, bringing the desired combination of a 2.0 engine.
There Civic If gaining admirers at the same rate as it leaves other cars behind, the car has existed in Japan since 1983, the new version arrived in 2015 (four years after the discontinuation of its predecessor) in coupe version only and with 206 ch. The sports version of the tenth generation has a turbo engine (208 hp) for the first time.
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The new generation of Civic Si brings the 1.5 liter turbo engine, it replaced the 2.4 liter naturally aspirated engine of the previous generation. It should be noted that the Golf GTI continues with its 2.0 turbo engine, but gains 10 horsepower in the 2018 range and now delivers 230 horsepower at 4,800 rpm.
The Civic's transmission remains a six-speed manual, demonstrating that the Civic Si retains its sporty character, while the Golf GTI has improved and is now equipped with the DSG dual-clutch transmission.
The Civic Si leaves no doubt that it is a sports car, but the GTI, on the other hand, has the same rear spoiler atop the wide C column that can be seen on other Golf courses. The GTI's identification as a sports car lies more in the red line that outlines the headlights and grille.
The coupe body of the Civic If it is typically a sports car, but the fact that the Golf GTI is a “hot hatch » with four doors this makes it more versatile in use. So, contrary to appearances, two adults can fit very well in the back seat of a Civic coupe, because the legroom is sufficient.
Finally, the Honda has gained in consumption and driving pleasure, however Volkswagen has gained in terms of transmission, performance and safety. The Golf GTI is more suitable as a family car, but if you are looking for an exclusive car, which can combine sportiness and driving pleasure, the best buy is the Civic Si.
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VW GOLF GTI (MK7) – Technical specifications:
Engine: Front, transverse, 4 cylinders. in-line, 2.0, 16 V, double variable camshaft, turbo, direct gasoline injection
Shift: 1,984 cm³
Power: 230 hp at 4,700 rpm
Couple: 35.7 kgfm at 1500 rpm
Maximum speed: 238 km/h
Transmission: Six-speed dual-clutch automatic (DSG)
Training: Electric
Suspension: Independent. McPherson strut (front) and Multilink (rear)
Brakes: Ventilated discs (front) and solid discs (rear)
Tires and wheels: 225/40 R18
Traction: Before
Body: Hatch, 4 doors, 5 seats
Length: 4.27 m
Width: 1.79m
Height: 1.45m
Wheelbase: 2.63m
Fuel tank: 51 liters
Weight (in running order): 1,371 kg
Chest: 338 liters (manufacturer)
HONDA CIVIC SI (Coupe):
Engine: Front, transverse, 4 cylinders. in-line, 1.5, 16 V, double variable camshaft, turbo, direct gasoline injection
Shift: 1,498 cm³
Power: 208 hp at 5,700 rpm
Couple: 26.5 kgfm at 2,100 rpm
Maximum speed: N / A
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Training: Electric
Suspension: Independent. McPherson strut (front) and Multilink (rear)
Brakes: Ventilated discs (front) and solid discs (rear)
Wheels and tires: 235/40 R18
Traction: Before
Body: Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
Length: 4.52m
Width: 1.79m
Height: 1.42m
Wheelbase: 2.70 m
Fuel tank: 46.9 liters
Weight: 1,321 kg
Chest: 334 liters (manufacturer)
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