The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 24,300
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
€ 17,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
69.7
77.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 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 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 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 1.2 TSI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
593 lb
17.96 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
22.32 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
56 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
739 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
104.1 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
86.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft