The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 24,300
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

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 9.8 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19)
70.8
81.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
177.9 in
Length
168 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2831 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.9 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.83 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined  per 100 miles
12.4 lb  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
15.6 lb
53 mpg
highway
11 lb
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
608 mi
Range
249 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
249 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft