The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 36,900
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTE
57.5
69.5
77.4
58
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 in
103.1
167.5
103.4
168.1
167.5 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTE
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.19 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTE
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTE
122 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
24 mpg
city
No data
42 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
437 mi
Range
1657 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
