The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19)
€ 26,100
€ 24,300
€ 26,100
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 considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is 10.2 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.6
106.2
177.9
167.6 in
Length
177.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.63 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
53 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
777 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
