The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
€ 25,000

€ 24,300

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.5
102.2
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.08 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
121 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
56 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
53 mpg
city
46 mpg
65 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
739 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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