The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 27,900
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
70.8
81.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 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
58.7 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.71 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
125 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
816 mi
Range
684 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft