The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,300
 Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
69.7
77.6
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
102.2
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.48 %
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
1K
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
56 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
739 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft