The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 27,900

€ 26,500

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.89 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
FC
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
64 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
816 mi
Range
795 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
88.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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