The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 22,100
€ 23,300
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.83 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
437 mi
Range
518 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
