The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 30,000
€ 23,400
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 10.4 inches longer and 2.2 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.97 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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25.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.41 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
57 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
50 mpg
city
60 mpg
62 mpg
highway
74 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
914 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
697 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
70 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
84.3 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
