The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 24,300
€ 22,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 7.1 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 2 cm taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
1480
1786
2048
1460
1785
1985
1786 mm
Width
1785 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1480 mm
Height
1460 mm
2578
4199
2620
4270
4199 mm
Length
4270 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1266 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
71 kg
5.31 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
1K
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/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
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
250 NM
174 NM
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
9.17 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
43 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
456 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L
