The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11)
€ 24,900
€ 20,100
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 length, but the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
3157 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
12 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
545 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
108 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
