The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
€ 26,100
€ 16,800
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
167.6
103.1
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.58 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/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 SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
123 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
27.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
