The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 24,300
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
€ 23,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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
3025 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.42 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

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
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

387 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
22.32 lb/hp
28.01 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
44 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
56 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
645 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
739 mi
645 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).
109.1 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
86.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft