Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Honda ZR-V

Should you buy Volkswagen Golf GTI or Honda ZR-V? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Volkswagen Golf GTI price starts at Rs 50.91 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0 TSI (Petrol) and Honda ZR-V price starts Rs 47.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Hybrid (Petrol). Golf GTI has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while ZR-V has 1993 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Golf GTI has a mileage of - (Petrol top model) and the ZR-V has a mileage of 22.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Golf GTI Vs ZR-V

Key Highlights	Volkswagen Golf GTI	Honda ZR-V
On Road Price	Rs.58,80,439^*	Rs.55,45,174^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1984	1993
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Volkswagen Golf GTI
2.0 TSI
50.91 Lakh^*
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Hybrid
47.99 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	2.0 TSI	Hybrid
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.58,80,439^*	Rs.55,45,174^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,12,284/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,05,536/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,25,540	Rs.2,14,284
User Rating	4.6 Based on 13 Reviews	5 Based on 1 Review
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Basic Information

Variant

2.0 TSI

Hybrid

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.58,80,439^*

Rs.55,45,174^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,12,284/month

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Rs.1,05,536/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,25,540

Rs.2,14,284

User Rating

4.6

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0L TSI	Atkinson cycle DOHC with Dual VTC
Displacement (cc)	1984	1993
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	261bhp@5250-6500rpm	181bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	370Nm@1600-4500rpm	315Nm@0-2000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	CVT
Hybrid Type	-	Strong Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
Drive Type	FWD	-

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0L TSI

Atkinson cycle DOHC with Dual VTC

Displacement (cc)

1984

1993

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

261bhp@5250-6500rpm

181bhp@5000-6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

370Nm@1600-4500rpm

315Nm@0-2000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

7-Speed DCT

CVT

Hybrid Type

Strong Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	22.8
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	57
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Steering Type	Electrical	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.45	5.5
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc (Ventilated)
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	225/40 R18	225 / 55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1237	1313

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4289	4567
Width (mm)	1789	1840
Height (mm)	1471	1621
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	136	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2627	2655
Front Tread (mm)	1535	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1513	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1454	1569
Grossweight (kg)	1950	2050
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	380	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Integrated	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Additional Features	- more	Sunglass Holder more
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Drive Modes	-	3
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Voice Controlled Ambient Lighting	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Drive Mode Types	-	Econ/Normal/Snow
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Steering Wheel
Front Seats (Passenger View)
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	10.2
Upholstery	-	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	30	-

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Oryx White Premium Mother Of Pearl BlackGrenadilla Black MetallicMoonstone Grey BlackKings Red Premium Metallic BlackGolf GTI Colours	Platinum White PearlTwilight-Mist-Black-PearlMeteoroid Grey MetallicCrystal Black PearlZR-V Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Hands-Free
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Heated,Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	225/40 R18	225 / 55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Speed Assist System	Yes	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Road Departure Mitigation System	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	implied by IDA & infotainment system	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.9	9
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	7	12
Additional Features	Iersive sound experience with seven speakers, Wired and Wireless App-Connect for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play\| 12-Speaker Bose® Premium Surround Sound System more
Usb Ports	Type-C: 4	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Looks like a true hot hatch: Gets red accents, 18-inch alloy wheels, and red GTI badges.
- Fun-to-drive: The 2-litre TSI engine making 265 PS and 370 Nm offers an exhilarating performance and its goes from 0-100kmph in just 5.9 seconds.
- Handles like a pro: Feels like it's hugging the road while cornering, which further inspires confidence and elevates your drive experience.
Honda ZR-V
- Light on the pocket: The strong-hybrid powertrain offers good fuel efficiency along with smooth and quick performance
- Premium interiors: The cabin is covered with soft touch padding and all plastics feel smooth and sturdy
- Handles well: Even after being a big family SUV, it remains planted at high speeds with minimum body roll and feels stable around a corner

Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Inconsistent cabin quality: While the cabin does have soft touch materials, the plastics feel rough and do not feel right in this cabin. Not expected at this price point.
- Missing features: Does not get leatherette seats, powered seats, and a branded sound system, all which are offered in much affordable cars.
Honda ZR-V
- Limited space: While the rear seat offers good headroom and knee room, the lack of underthigh support can cause discomfort during long journeys.
- Less features: For its segment and positioning, the ZR-V offers less features than some Rs 20 lakh cars, and misses out on a few flashy pieces of equipment.

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