2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2024 Honda Civic

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs. 2024 Honda Civic

At New Motors Volkswagen in Erie, we know how hard picking a new hatchback like the 2024 Golf GTI can be. It gets even harder when compared to a hatchback like the Honda Civic. The Civic Hatchback includes many of the same features as the Golf GTI like two transmission options, standard driver safety technology and more; making it a worthwhile vehicle to compare against.

If you’re still thinking about which hatchback to choose, this comparison may help clear up your decision. Once you’ve decided the 2024 Golf GTI is for you, come test drive one at our showroom on 8670 Peach Street today!

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Manual? Check. Automatic? Check.

Owners of the 2024 Golf GTI have the option to choose between a smooth-shifting 7-speed automatic DSG® transmission or a white-knuckling 6-speed manual transmission.

Zero-to-Sixty — Fast

Enjoy the thrilling speed of the Golf GTI’s 241-horsepower engine with a zero-to-sixty time of just six seconds.

IQ.Drive

The 2024 Golf GTI includes IQ.Drive, a suite of driver assistance technologies that keep you and your passengers safe on the road. IQ.Drive features include; Travel Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Active Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, Front Assist, Emergency Assist, and Lane Assist.

Honda Civic

Transmission Choices

Just like the Golf GTI, the Civic Hatchback offers a manual and automatic transmission option. However, only the Volkswagen Golf GTI offers DSG® transmission.

Available Driver Assistance Tech

The Civic comes standard with Honda Sensing, a suite of driver assistance technology including road departure mitigation, collision mitigation and more. The 2024 Golf GTI comes standard with these driver assistance technology features and more.

Cargo Space Standard

With 24.5 cubic feet of cargo space standard, the Civic comes up a little short compared to the Golf GTI’s 34.5 cubic feet.