The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17)
€ 26,100

€ 20,200

€ 26,100
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 SCR is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
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
167.6
102.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
9.01 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
AU
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 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
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
53 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
575 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 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
946 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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