The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 23,600
€ 21,100
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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
57.5
70.3
81.1
58.3
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
103.1
168.1
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
3049 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.99 %
General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ 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
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
45 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
598 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
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 DPF
107 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
