The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 22,800
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18) Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 10.4 inches longer and 2.2 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18)
70.8
81.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
177.9 in
Length
167.5 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.2 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
127 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
22.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.13 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
49 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
797 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
595 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
90.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
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 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft