The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (05 - 07)
€ 26,000
€ 22,000
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.1
165.3 in
Length
167.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.27 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
1K
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
46 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
609 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
