The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 24,300
€ 18,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.2
169.3
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4
3303 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
619 lb
18.74 %
General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4
FK..
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
22.32 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
534 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
739 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
86.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
