The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 21,700
€ 24,100
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 1.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.2
169.3
103.1
167.6
169.3 in
Length
167.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.44 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.12 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
41 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
739 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
536 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
109.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
