The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 32,600

€ 19,500

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
167.6
103.1
167.1
167.6 in
Length
167.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
19.21 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
131 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
684 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft