The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
€ 23,100
€ 30,900
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 10.4 inches shorter and 2.2 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.5
106.2
177.9
167.5 in
Length
177.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.62 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
777 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft
