The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 24,300
€ 26,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 9.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
106.2
177.9
103.1
168.7
177.9 in
Length
168.7 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2831 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.35 %
General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
FC
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.83 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
45 mpg
city
38 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
608 mi
Range
595 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
