The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08)
€ 26,100
€ 20,900
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 width, but the VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.5
70.3
78.1
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
168.1
165.3 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.86 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
1K
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
