The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)

€ 23,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 24,100
 Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18) Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is 10.4 inches shorter and 2.2 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
70.8
81.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
106.2
177.9
167.5 in
Length
177.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3913 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.51 %
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
127 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
22.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
52 mpg
city
43 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft