The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,800
€ 26,100
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 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
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.79 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.83 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
777 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
485 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
82.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
