2019 Honda Civic vs 2019 Volkswagen Golf

2019 Honda Civic

#7 in Compact Cars

2019 Volkswagen Golf

#6 in Wagons

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Manual LX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Manual LX	25	36	$18,081	$19,450
CVT LX	30	38	$18,822	$20,250
Manual Sport	25	36	$19,655	$21,150
CVT Sport	29	37	$20,396	$21,950
CVT EX	32	42	$21,738	$23,400
CVT EX-L	32	42	$22,849	$24,600
CVT Touring	30	38	$25,349	$27,300
Coupe CVT LX	30	38	$19,192	$20,650
Coupe Manual Sport	25	35	$19,933	$21,450
Coupe CVT Sport	29	36	$20,674	$22,250
Coupe CVT EX	31	40	$21,553	$23,200
Coupe CVT Touring	30	37	$24,932	$26,850

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1.4T Manual S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
1.4T Manual S	29	37	$20,971	$21,845
1.4T Automatic S	29	37	$22,027	$22,945
1.4T Manual SE	29	37	$23,179	$24,145
1.8T Manual 4MOTION S	22	31	$23,419	$24,395
1.4T Automatic SE	29	37	$24,236	$25,245
1.8T Automatic 4MOTION S	22	29	$24,474	$25,495
2.0T Manual S	24	32	$26,492	$27,595
2.0T DSG S	25	31	$27,547	$28,695
2.0T Manual Rabbit Edition	24	32	$27,739	$28,895
2.0T DSG Rabbit Edition	25	31	$28,795	$29,995
2.0T Manual SE	24	32	$30,523	$31,795
2.0T DSG SE	25	31	$31,579	$32,895
2.0T Manual Automaticbahn	24	32	$34,555	$35,995
2.0T DSG Automaticbahn	25	31	$35,611	$37,095

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,081

$20,971

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,450

$21,845

Monthly Payment Estimate

$324 / month

$364 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Safety upgrades this year make the 2019 Honda Civic as compelling as ever.

The practical 2019 VW Golf is a smart choice whether as a frugal hatchback or a zippy GTI.

TCC Likes

Great value for the money
Terrific ride and handling
Thrilling turbo engines

Excellent ride quality
Comfortable interior
Flexible engines

TCC Dislikes

Styling an acquired taste on some models
Base engine just average
Civic Si could use more power

Dizzying lineup
Alltrack’s limitations
Downsized engine in some

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

29 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

38.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

41.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.8

93.5

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

35.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

38.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

47.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.7

58.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

103.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

70.8

Track Width, Front (in)

60.9

Length, Overall (in)

182.7

167.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

53.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

17.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

11.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

35.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55HR16

P195/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55HR16

P195/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2762

2963

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

15 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Engine

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

138 @ 4200

184 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.4 L/85

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

158 @ 6500

147 @ 5000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.02

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.63

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.64

4.11

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.11

3.39

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.36

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

0.77

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.67

4.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.08

2.12

Trans Order Code

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Civic Sedan

Volkswagen Golf

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.1

5.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

480

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2019 Honda Civic

2019 Civic offers remain complex
Tons of smaller cash incentives
Lease: From $189 for 36 months
Finance: From 2.9% APR for 36 months (select states)

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2019 Volkswagen Golf

2019 Golf is hard to find in stock
Rebates: Unadvertised discounts + $500 credit for select customers
Finance: From 2.9% APR for 60 months
Lease: No special offers this month, which is unusual

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