The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 23,600
€ 24,300
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3135 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.96 %
General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
22.72 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
46 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
727 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
609 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
