The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (09 - 10)
€ 21,600
€ 23,600
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.28 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
1K
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
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23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
46 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
609 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
