The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17)
€ 24,300
€ 20,200
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
102.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.45 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
1K
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 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
184 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
575 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
