The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 22,000
€ 34,900
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Honda Civic 1.8 is 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW e-Golf
57.5
70.3
78.1
58
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58 in
103.1
168.1
103.5
168.1
168.1 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW e-Golf
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
703 lb
20.12 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW e-Golf
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW e-Golf
127 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽
( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
28 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
478 mi
Range
117 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
478 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
41.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
123.1 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
