The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 23,600

€ 23,700

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 length, but the Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi is 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.83 %

General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
22.72 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
46 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
609 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft