The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,900
 Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
102.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.36 %
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
1K
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
65 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
33 mpg
city
60 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
863 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
74 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft