The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
€ 27,900
€ 32,400
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTD
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
106.2
177.9
103.4
168
177.9 in
Length
168 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTD
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTD
FC
Generation
AU
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 GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTD
125 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf GTD
64 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
816 mi
Range
706 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
706 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
90.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
