The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 30,000
 Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW e-Golf is 9.8 inches shorter and 1.9 inches taller.
VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
70.8
81.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
106.2
177.9
168.1 in
Length
177.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.78 %
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)

General

VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Performance

VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
93 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.41 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
25.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 157 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
57 mpg  ( 64 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.)
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
64 MPGe
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
170 mi
Range
697 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
697 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
43 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).
84.3 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft