The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 30,000
€ 21,600
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 10.4 inches longer and 2.2 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.7
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
106.2
177.9
103.1
167.5
177.9 in
Length
167.5 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.94 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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25.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.41 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
57 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
690 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
697 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
85.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
84.3 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
