The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 30,900
€ 26,500
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo is 10.4 inches longer and 2.2 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
106.2
177.9
103.1
167.5
177.9 in
Length
167.5 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2881 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.48 %
General
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.01 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
41 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
758 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
493 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
109.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
