The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 24,900
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 BMT
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 BMT
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.54 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CXX*
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 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
122 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.23 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
29.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
437 mi
Range
712 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
