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Honda HR-V vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (29,700 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda HR-V or VW Golf?

Honda HR-V vs VW Golf: Key differences

Honda HR-V

4.3 (15 Reviews)
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VW Golf

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Golf is very slightly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Honda HR-V costs 29,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,461 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Honda HR-V with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers clearly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 194 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Honda HR-V takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers noticeably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 167 Nm more.

HR-V

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 terms of curb weight, VW Golf is moderately lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,452 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers somewhat more boot space – 381 L compared to 319 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries a bit more – 508 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Honda HR-V

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Reviews Honda HR-V

4.3 (15 Reviews)
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Mir
20 Apr 2026, 08:19:16

High-tech features, excellent reliability, superb comfort and adaptability to a range of needs. Clean, elegant design.

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Andreas
5 Apr 2026, 08:50:19

Very nice car with plenty of interior space. Reliable engineering and, thank goodness, most functions are still operated with switches or knobs. It sits superbly on the road, although the standard Michelin Primacy 4 tyres produce a somewhat loud rolling noise. As a day-registered car in Elegance trim for €26,980 with zero kilometres, a real bargain. Honda and Toyota are absolutely equal in build quality and reliability. You can buy it without hesitation.

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Iza
21 Mar 2026, 15:57:05

I think it's a very good car for the city, fairly quick, nimble, and above all intuitive.

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Izabela
11 Mar 2026, 08:41:20

The Honda HR‑V is amazing. Quiet, intuitive, lots of space. It just drives well and I'm not even tired after sitting in traffic.

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Daniel
10 Feb 2026, 18:01:33

A car with elegant lines, reliable and enjoyable to drive, with a particular focus on fuel economy. Verdict: Pass!

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VW Golf

The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,700 - 35,400 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
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
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co2
122 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,452 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
319 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
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Length
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Width
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Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
418 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
253 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Honda
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Honda HR-V have?

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

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