The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15)
€ 36,900
€ 23,000
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 GTE is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58
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 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
168.1
102.2
169.3
168.1 in
Length
169.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
9.96 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.91 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
26.91 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
65 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
No data
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1657 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
863 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
74 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
















