The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 21,200
€ 22,000
€ 21,200
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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.6 is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.5
70.3
78.1
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
168.1
165.3 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
1K
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
127 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
