The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 22,000
€ 29,700
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.1
103.1
168.7
167.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.97 %
General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
22.72 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
46 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
675 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
609 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
104.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
