The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
€ 26,500
€ 30,900
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 10.4 inches shorter and 2.2 inches taller.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.48 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
AU
Generation
FC
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 BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.17 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
47 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
758 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
758 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft
