The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 20,100
€ 23,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.17 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
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
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
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
645 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
545 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
108 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
