The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 18,000
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 31.9 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4
1434
1799
2076
1480
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2076 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1434 mm
Height
1480 mm
2697
4518
2578
4199
4518 mm
Length
4199 mm
2697 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1217 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
123 kg
9.18 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4
FC
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1597 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 bhp
79 bhp
VW Golf 1.4
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
300 NM
132 NM
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4
125 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
11.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.41 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
11.36 kg/bhp
15.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
81 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
81 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
76 mpg
city
33 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
816 mi
Range
534 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
93 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
478 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1267 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
