The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,300

€ 28,600

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC is 1.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.2
169.3
103.1
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.93 %

General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
FK..
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
22.32 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
56 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
690 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
739 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft