The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 24,300

€ 21,200

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 10.1 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6
1470
1770
1970
1480
1786
2048
1770 mm
Width
1786 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 mm
2595
4300
2578
4199
4300 mm
Length
4199 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6
1498 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
233 kg
15.55 %

General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6
FK..
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2199 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
350 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
350 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
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10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.52 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
10.12 kg/bhp
12.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
67 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
55 mpg
city
32 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
739 mi
Range
510 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
739 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
86.4 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
477 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1378 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L