The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 30,900
€ 24,300
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.3
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
106.2
177.9
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
2881 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.24 %
General
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
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
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
Performance
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.01 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
727 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
493 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
109.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
