The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 24,300
€ 18,900
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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
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 1.2 TSI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
17.68 %
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
6-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
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
22.32 lb/hp
26.13 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
41 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
56 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
600 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
739 mi
600 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).
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).
108 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
86.4 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
1228 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
