The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08)
€ 21,500
€ 23,600
€ 21,500
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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.5
70.3
81.1
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
168.1
165.3 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.69 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
1K
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
22.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
45 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
598 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
107 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
