The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 24,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.2
169.3
103.1
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3045 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.63 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
22.07 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
797 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
493 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
