The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 24,300

€ 27,500

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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. The Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo is 12.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
106.2
177.9
101.5
165.3
177.9 in
Length
165.3 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2831 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.08 %

General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
FC
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.83 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
111 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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