The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 27,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.45 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
