The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,100

€ 26,000

€ 24,100
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. 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 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
2831 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.1 %

General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
127 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.29 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
38 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 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 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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