The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 20,200
€ 21,100
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.3
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
102.2
172
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 1.6 TDI
2758 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.8 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
27.86 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
575 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 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).
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 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
