The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (19 - ..)
€ 29,500

€ 23,700

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.0 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 1.0 Turbo
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2981 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.03 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
AU
Generation
FC
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 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
133 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.76 lb/hp
24.04 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
690 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
690 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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