The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

€ 24,100
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18) Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
€ 24,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 SCR
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
70.8
81.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
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 CVT (17 - 18)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
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 SCR
2831 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.26 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

General

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
127 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR

Performance

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
22.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.29 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
777 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft