The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 16,800
Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11) Honda Civic 1.4
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic 1.4 is 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
69.5
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
478 lb
14.71 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

594 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
27.99 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
678 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft