The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 21,100
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
3045 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.86 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
FK..
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
22.07 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
493 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
