The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 21,700
€ 27,500
€ 21,700
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 slightly. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.2
169.3
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.36 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 6500 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.12 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
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
536 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
109.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 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
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
