The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,300
€ 28,300
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
2831 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.16 %
General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
FC
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.83 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
608 mi
Range
609 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
96.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
