The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15)
€ 26,100
€ 21,700
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 SCR is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.8
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
169.3
167.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.8
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.86 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.8
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 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.8
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
536 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
