The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 20,800
€ 27,100
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Honda Civic 1.8 is 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.57 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
758 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
