The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,900

€ 31,000

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.65 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
FK..
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
129 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.75 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
60 mpg
city
45 mpg
69 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
863 mi
Range
706 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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