The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 24,500
Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17) Honda Civic 1.8
€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

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 6.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17)
102.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.04 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
39 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
814 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
510 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
115.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft