The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 22,000
€ 22,600
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 2.2 i-CTDi is 1.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.1
101.5
165.3
167.1 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3135 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.28 %
General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
22.72 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
46 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
551 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
609 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
117.5 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
104.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
