The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 28,900

€ 30,000

€ 28,900
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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 10.4 inches shorter and 2.2 inches taller.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.5
106.2
177.9
167.5 in
Length
177.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3194 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.14 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
131 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
25.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
727 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
697 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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