The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 24,100

€ 19,500

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI OPF
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 1.0 TSI OPF
2831 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.43 %

General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
127 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
22.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.55 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.29 lb/hp
32.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
608 mi
Range
647 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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