The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,100
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18) Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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 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 (17 - 18)
70.8
81.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (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 (17 - 18)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (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
2903 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.51 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (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
6-speed manual 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
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
127 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 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
22.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.29 lb/hp
26.88 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
12.8 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
43 mpg
city
17 lb
56 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
608 mi
Range
242 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
242 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).
26.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 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
1175 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft