The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 22,100
€ 23,100
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.32 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
62 mpg
42 mpg
highway
78 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
437 mi
Range
971 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
65.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
