2025 Honda Civic Si vs
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Key Comparisons

2025 Honda Civic Si

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Horsepower

200 @ 6000 rpm
(SAE net)

241 @ 5000 rpm

EPA Fuel-Economy
Ratings¹
(city/hwy/comb)

27/37/31

23/34/27

Wheels

18" alloys

18” alloys

Automatic
Climate Control

Standard

Standard

6MT w/Rev-Match Control

Standard

Not Available

Curb Weight

2,952 lbs

3,137 lbs

Front/Rear Legroom

42.3 in/37.4 in

41.2 in/35.0 in

ALG Residual Value
(36 months)²

61%

50%

The Verdict: With standards like rev-match control to make sporty driving more enjoyable, significantly higher fuel-economy ratings—and much greater residual value at sale or trade-in time—the Honda takes the win!

¹ Based on 2025 EPA mileage ratings for the Civic and 2024 ratings for the Golf. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
² For 2024 models as of 7/1/2024; VW value for GTI S trim with 6MT