The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 23,100
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 12.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
106.2
177.9
101.5
165.3
177.9 in
Length
165.3 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.93 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
FC
Generation
1K
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 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
125 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
64 mpg
city
50 mpg
67 mpg
highway
69 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
816 mi
Range
899 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
