The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 24,000
€ 30,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.8 T is 12.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.3
106.2
177.9
165.3 in
Length
177.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.22 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
1K
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
25.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
570 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
697 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
