The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,100

€ 23,700

€ 20,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Honda Civic 1.4 is 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower.
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
167.5
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
4.04 %

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
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
110 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
797 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
545 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
80.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
108 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft