The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 32,600

€ 23,000

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.6
102.2
169.3
167.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.8
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.05 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.8
AU
Generation
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.8
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
684 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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