The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
€ 30,000

€ 31,900

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 e-Golf
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
103.5
168.1
177.9 in
Length
168.1 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW e-Golf
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.78 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW e-Golf
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW e-Golf
124 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW e-Golf
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25.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.41 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
( 64 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽
( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
64 MPGe
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
50 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
697 mi
Range
170 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
697 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
43 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
84.3 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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