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Honda HR-V vs VW Golf – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Honda HR-V or VW Golf fits your lifestyle better.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Golf has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Honda HR-V costs 29700 £. That’s a price difference of around 4547 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Honda HR-V with 5.40 L. The difference is about 4.30 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a convincingly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 202 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Honda HR-V takes 10.60 s. That’s about 6 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs distinct better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Honda HR-V tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls noticeable stronger with 420 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 167 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, VW Golf is slightly lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1452 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf offers to a small extent more room – 381 L compared to 319 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Honda HR-V performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1289 L, which is about 52 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf slightly takes the win – 508 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Honda HR-V

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The Honda HR-V is the sensible compact crossover that blends roomy practicality with a composed, friendly drive, making it an easy pick for buyers who want everyday usability without fuss. It won’t thrill hardcore enthusiasts, but its clever packaging, comfortable cabin and low-key styling make life simpler — and that’s exactly the point.

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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29700 - 35400 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.40 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
122 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1452 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
319 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4355 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
-
Width
1789 mm
Height
1582 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1289 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
418 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
253 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1498 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Honda
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VW

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What drive types are available for the Honda HR-V?

The Honda HR-V is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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