The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 23,600
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08) Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

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 width, but the Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF is 2.8 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08)
70.3
81.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08)
103.1
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.1 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3049 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.99 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 DPF
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
22.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
22.09 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
45 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
899 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
598 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
107 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).
78.2 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
107 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft