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2012 Honda Civic
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2012 Volkswagen Golf Emissions Modified Additional Information 		 
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  1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd, Turbo  
 
MSRP: $15,755 - $24,055
MSRP: $17,995 - $29,440
 
  2012 Honda Civic 2012 Volkswagen Golf
EPA Fuel Economy
Regular Gasoline Diesel
Combined MPG:31 MPG
City MPG:28 Highway MPG:35
combined
city/highway		 city highway
Combined MPG:32 MPG
City MPG:29 Highway MPG:39
combined
city/highway		 city highway
3.2 gal/100mi 3.1 gal/100mi
EPA range: 409 miles
409 miles
Total Range
EPA range: 464 miles
464 miles
Total Range
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 35.7 MPG
32

Lo

38

Hi

Average based on 4 vehicles

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 40.1 MPG
31

Lo

50

Hi

Average based on 8 vehicles

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You save or spend*

Note: The average 2024 vehicle
gets 28 MPG
You SAVE
$1,000
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$250
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*$1,750$1,900
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$2.93$3.14
Cost to Fill the Tank$48$58
Tank Size13.2 gallons14.5 gallons

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.

MSRP and tank size data provided by Edmunds.com, Inc.

Range on a tank and refueling costs assume 100% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.
  2012 Honda Civic 2012 Volkswagen Golf
Energy Impact Score Additional Information

Annual Petroleum Consumption


1 barrel = 42 gallons

Regular Gasoline Diesel
9.6 barrels 11.2 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Regular Gasoline Diesel
287 grams per mile315 grams per mile

For model years 2012 and earlier, tailpipe CO2 is estimated using an EPA emissions factor and does not reflect direct test results.

EPA Smog Rating Additional Information

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.
NHTSA Crash Test Results
  2012 Honda Civic 2012 Volkswagen Golf

Safety Ratings


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CIVIC 2 DR 
Overall
4 4 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating		 Side
4 4 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
CIVIC 4 DR 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
5 5 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
GOLF 2 DR 
Overall
Not Rated
Front
Not Rated		 Side
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
GOLF 4 DR 
Overall
Not Rated
Front
Not Rated		 Side
Not Rated
Rollover
4 4 star rating
Vehicle Specification Data
  2012 Honda Civic 2012 Volkswagen Golf
EPA Size Class Additional Information Compact Cars Compact Cars
Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology Not Available Not Available
Cylinder Deactivation
Gas Guzzler No No
Turbocharger No Yes
Supercharger No No
Passenger Volume 95 ft3 (4 door)
83 ft3 (2 door)		 94 ft3 (Hatchback)
Luggage Volume 12 ft3 (4 door)
12 ft3 (2 door)		 15 ft3 (Hatchback)
Fuel Type Regular Gasoline Diesel
Engine Descriptor Additional Information
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information

Miles on a tank and refueling cost for gasoline only assumes 90% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.

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DISCLAIMER: Average user estimates are based on data from My MPG users rather than official sources. Since the source data cannot be verified, neither DOE nor EPA guarantees the accuracy of these estimates.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.