The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 24,300
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,300
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 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 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
69.7
77.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
102.2
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.6 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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-DTEC
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
22.32 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
56 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
678 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
739 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
86.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft