The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15)
€ 33,600
€ 21,700
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf GTD
Honda Civic 1.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
168
102.2
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Honda Civic 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Honda Civic 1.8
AU
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Honda Civic 1.8
142 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
536 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
