The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,000

€ 25,600

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo is 10.2 inches longer and 2.3 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
106.2
177.9
103.1
167.6
177.9 in
Length
167.6 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.47 %

General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.67 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
49 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
57 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
595 mi
Range
797 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
595 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
80.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
90.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft