The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 36,900
€ 30,000
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf GTE is 9.5 inches shorter and 2 inches taller.
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58.4
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.4 in
Height
56.5 in
103.5
168.3
106.2
177.9
168.3 in
Length
177.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.78 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic 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
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.41 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
25.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
1553 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
697 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
