The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 21,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 BiFuel.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 BiFuel
3045 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.27 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
FK..
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
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
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
22.07 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
32 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
493 mi
Range
257 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
493 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
119.4 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
