The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.4 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 19,600
Honda Civic 1.4 (12 - 15) Honda Civic 1.4
€ 32,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTD
57.9
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.4 (12 - 15)
69.7
77.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.4 (12 - 15)
102.2
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTD
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Honda Civic 1.4 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.8 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTD
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTD
116 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
28.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
28.95 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
690 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
575 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
102.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft