The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 16,800
€ 24,100
€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.5
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.23 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
110 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
27.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
27.99 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
739 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
