The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 34,900
€ 22,100
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW e-Golf is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.8
58
70.8
79.8
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58 in
Height
57.5 in
103.5
168.1
103.1
167.5
168.1 in
Length
167.5 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.8
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
575 lb
16.46 %
General
VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.8
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.8
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.8
87 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽
( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
33 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
117 mi
Range
437 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
134.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
