The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 30,900
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..) Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo is 12.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
70.8
81.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
177.9 in
Length
165.3 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2881 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.47 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
FC
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.01 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
41 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
814 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
493 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
109.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft