The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,900
€ 25,600
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 10.2 inches longer and 2.3 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
167.6
177.9 in
Length
167.6 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.42 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
FC
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
123 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 TDI BMT
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25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
city
57 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
816 mi
Range
797 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
