The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 23,600

€ 26,500

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.54 %

General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
22.72 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
46 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
678 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
609 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
113.1 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
104.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft








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