The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 24,700
€ 23,000
€ 24,700
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 TDI BMT is 10.1 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
1480
1786
2048
1470
1770
1970
1786 mm
Width
1770 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1480 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4199
2595
4300
4199 mm
Length
4300 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1381 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.97 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
1K
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1799 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
138 bhp
Honda Civic 1.8
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
174 NM
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
174 NM
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
10.01 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
67 mpg
45 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
60 mpg
city
32 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
814 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
409 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
477 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1378 L
