The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (19 - ..)
€ 26,500

€ 25,000

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 12.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.3
106.2
177.9
165.3 in
Length
177.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.72 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
1K
Generation
FC
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
678 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
621 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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