The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 20,200
Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17) Honda Civic 1.4
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 1.4 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17)
102.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2758 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.46 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
FK..
Generation
1K
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
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
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
575 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
102.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft