The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
€ 29,500

€ 30,900

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI is 11.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 8.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
64.8
69.9
76.6
56.5
70.8
81.7
69.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
64.8 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
166.2
106.2
177.9
166.2 in
Length
177.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.17 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
1KP
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
110 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
645 mi
Range
493 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
109.9 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft