The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 20,900
€ 20,900
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 1.8 is 2.8 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
57.5
70.3
78.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
168.1
101.5
165.3
168.1 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2791 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.22 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
471 mi
Range
257 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
125 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).
135.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
