The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 28,600
€ 22,100
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTD is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf GTD
Honda Civic 1.8
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Honda Civic 1.8
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.69 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Honda Civic 1.8
1K
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Honda Civic 1.8
138 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
