The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15)
€ 20,900
€ 23,000
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
102.2
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.19 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
1K
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
117 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
26.91 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
65 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
19 mpg
city
59 mpg
33 mpg
highway
71 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
257 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
863 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
74 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
