The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,900

€ 23,300

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 4.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.2
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3038 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.2 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
FK..
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.75 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
69 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
863 mi
Range
647 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
74 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).
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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