The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 27,900
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
70.8
81.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
FC
Generation
1K
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
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
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

Performance

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
816 mi
Range
727 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft