The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 27,900

€ 22,700

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 10.4 inches longer and 2.2 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
106.2
177.9
103.1
167.5
177.9 in
Length
167.5 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.05 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
64 mpg
city
52 mpg
67 mpg
highway
69 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
816 mi
Range
818 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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