The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,800
€ 27,600
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo is 10.2 inches longer and 2.3 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
106.2
177.9
103.1
167.6
177.9 in
Length
167.6 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.2 %
General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
FC
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
127 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.13 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
49 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
595 mi
Range
634 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
595 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
90.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
