The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
€ 27,500
€ 30,900
€ 27,500
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. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 12.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 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 1.5 Turbo
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.43 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
1K
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
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 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
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
633 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft
