The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 26,500
€ 23,000
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
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
101.5
165.3
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 BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
1K
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 6500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
236 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
