The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 23,000

€ 19,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.2
169.3
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6
3045 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.77 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
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22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
22.07 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
482 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
493 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
119.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft