The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 27,900
€ 21,500
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.6 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.8 T
FC
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
64 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
42 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
816 mi
Range
503 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
