The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 32,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.1 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
122 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
437 mi
Range
690 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
