The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,100
 Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18) Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
€ 25,100
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. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 12.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
70.8
81.7
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
106.2
177.9
165.3 in
Length
177.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3913 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.54 %
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
1K
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
127 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
22.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft