The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17)
€ 28,300

€ 24,500

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 6.7 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
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
3062 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.82 %

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
140 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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
510 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft