The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 19,900
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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. The Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo is 12.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
106.2
177.9
101.5
165.3
177.9 in
Length
165.3 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.31 %
General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
FC
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.67 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
49 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
595 mi
Range
600 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
595 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
108 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
90.9 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
