The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 30,000

€ 26,100

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 10.2 inches longer and 2.3 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
177.9 in
Length
167.6 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.09 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 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 SCR
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25.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.41 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
57 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
50 mpg
city
53 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
777 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
697 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
84.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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