The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 27,900
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.6 i-DTEC is 9.8 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
70.8
81.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
177.9 in
Length
168 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
FC
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
125 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
67 mpg  ( 75 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
75 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
64 mpg
city
16.7 lb
67 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
816 mi
Range
293 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft