Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison

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    2025 Honda
    Civic
    vs
    2025 Volkswagen
    Golf

    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
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    0.0
    8.3
    8.2
    0.0
    Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV LX
    Based on the Volkswagen Golf 110TSI LIFE
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    47L
    414 km
    50L - 55L
    290 to 457 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    8 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $70,605
    $38,690 - $72,490
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Great driving manners
    • Looks great inside and out
    • Clever cabin space
    Misses
    • Price is too high
    • No spare wheel
    • Limited rear headroom
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Lovely drive experience
    • Punchy powertrain for a base model
    • No annoying active safety tech
    Misses
    • Media controls take some learning
    • Loud on coarse road surfaces
    • Conventional auto not as snappy as DSG

    Colours Available

    The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:

    • Platinum White pearlescent
    • Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
    • Premium Crystal Red metallic
    • Premium Crystal Blue metallic

    The Type R is available in the following finishes:

    • Championship White
    • Sonic Grey
    • Crystal Black
    • Rally Red

    On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.

    The following shades are available on the core range:

    • Candy White
    • Deep Black
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
    • Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Pomello Yellow

    All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Deep Black
    • Moonstone Grey
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Kings Red

    The Golf R is available in three exterior paint colours:

    • Pure White
    • Lapiz Blue metallic
    • Deep Black pearl

    Specs

    Type
    TURBOTURBO
    Size (cc)
    19961395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    2.0L2.0L, 1.4L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    235kW110kW - 245kW
    Power RPM
    65005000 - 5600
    Torque
    420Nm250Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    26001500 - 2100
    Bore Stroke
    -80 - 92.8
    Compression Ratio
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