The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,000
€ 31,400
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 1.8 is 2.2 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
57.5
70.3
78.1
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
168.1
101.5
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.23 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
478 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
123.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
