The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 16,600
€ 21,900
€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.1
103.1
167.5
167.1 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.24 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
106 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
48 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
818 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
78.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
