Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, maximum occupancy, starting price, horsepower, ground shadow size, and height. First of all, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Diesel pulls more horsepower than the 2016 Honda CR-Z. Also, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2016 CR-Z, which is $2,050 less than the base MSRP of the 2015 Golf Diesel. In addition, the CR-Z is both slightly smaller and shorter than the Golf Diesel. And then, you'll seat three more passengers in the Volkswagen Golf Diesel than in the Honda CR-Z. Among similarities are the body structure and fuel economy.