The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 19,500
€ 23,700
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
167.1
103.1
167.5
167.1 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.06 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
106 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
