The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 31,900
€ 25,800
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 VW e-Golf is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
103.5
168.1
102.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.8
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
14.18 %
General
VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.8
AU
Generation
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)
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
140 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.8
93 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.8
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
37 mpg
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
170 mi
Range
485 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
485 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
121.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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
















