The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 23,700

€ 30,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6 i-DTEC
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 1.6 i-DTEC
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.54 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
25.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
43 mpg
city
50 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
759 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
697 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft