The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (09 - 10)
€ 24,000

€ 23,600

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 5.6 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 2 cm taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
1480
1786
2048
1460
1765
1965
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1480 mm
Height
1460 mm
2578
4199
2620
4255
4199 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1422 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.18 %

General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
1K
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2204 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
138 bhp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
340 NM
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
10.3 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
55 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
570 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
609 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
456 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L