The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
€ 21,700

€ 24,300

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 Golf 1.2 TSI is 10.1 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
1480
1786
2048
1470
1770
1970
1786 mm
Width
1770 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1480 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4199
2595
4300
4199 mm
Length
4300 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
1264 kg
Kerb Weight
1498 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
234 kg
15.62 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
1K
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2199 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
350 NM
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
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12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
12.15 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
67 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
39 mpg
city
55 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
589 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
739 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
477 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1378 L