The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
€ 28,900

€ 16,800

€ 28,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 1.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
167.5
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.4
3194 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.24 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.4
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.4
131 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
27.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft