The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 23,900
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
102.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
172 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3038 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.41 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
FK..
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.75 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
65 mpg  ( 73 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
73 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
60 mpg
city
17 lb
69 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
863 mi
Range
242 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft