The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 24,300

€ 22,100

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 BMT.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
2831 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
1.02 %

General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
FC
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
133 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.83 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
645 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
100.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft