The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 22,800
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18) Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18)
70.8
81.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.93 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
127 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
22.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.13 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
49 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
684 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
595 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
90.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft