Interior Comparison
2025 Honda CR-V Interior
2025 Honda CR-V has an upscale and airy interior with fine materials and smart technology.
Comfort & Space: The CR-V offers generous legroom and headroom, suitable for families and road trips.
Infotainment: Has a 9-inch touchscreen screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a premium Bose sound system on upper trims.
Seating & Upholstery: Equipped with leather-trimmed seats on higher trims, a power-adjustable driver seat, and heated/ventilated front seats.
Cargo Space: With 39.3 cubic feet behind the second row and 76.5 cubic feet with the second row folded, it provides a segment-leading cargo room.
Technology & Features: A digital instrument panel, wireless charging, and Honda Sensing safety features come standard.
2020 Volkswagen GTI Interior
The 2020 Volkswagen GTI is a performance-driven sports hatch with a contemporary, driver-oriented interior.
Comfort & Space: Has a sporty, snug interior with bucket seats that are upholstered in comfort, but rear legroom is less spacious than the CR-V.
Infotainment: Equipped with a 6.5-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and an available Fender premium audio system.
Seating & Upholstery: Plaid cloth sport seats are legendary, but higher trims feature leather seats with contrast stitching.
Cargo Space: Provides 17.4 cubic feet behind the second row and 53.7 cubic feet when seats are folded.
Technology & Features: Equipped with a digital cockpit, ambient illumination, and adaptive driving modes to optimize performance calibration.
Interior Verdict
Performance Comparison
2025 Honda CR-V Performance
The 2025 CR-V provides capable but efficient performance, perfect for daily drives and mild excursions.
Engine Options:
- 1.5L Turbocharged Inline-4 (190 hp, 179 lb-ft torque)
- 2.0L Hybrid (204 hp, 247 lb-ft torque)
Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for seamless acceleration.
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) standard, with All-Wheel Drive (AWD) available.
Fuel Economy: 28-34 MPG combined, varying by trim and drivetrain.
Handling & Ride Comfort: Softer suspension tuning for a smooth ride but does not offer the crisp handling of a sports car.
2020 Volkswagen GTI Performance
The 2020 GTI is a performance hatchback with fast acceleration and agile handling.
Engine: 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 (228 hp, 258 lb-ft torque)
Transmission:
- 6-speed manual for more driver involvement
- 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic for faster shifts
Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive (FWD) with a limited-slip differential for improved grip.
Fuel Economy: 24-32 MPG combined, which is slightly less than the CR-V.
Handling & Ride Comfort: Sport-tuned suspension with responsive steering and adaptive dampers for a compromise of comfort and agility.
