The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,000

€ 32,600

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
167.6
169.3 in
Length
167.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.05 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
FK..
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
22.07 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
684 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
493 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
119.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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