The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 30,000
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 BMT
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
70.8
81.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.17 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.41 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
57 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
53 mpg
62 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
797 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
697 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
84.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft