The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 24,100
€ 27,000
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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
2954 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.16 %
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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
127 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.29 lb/hp
19.96 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
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 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 1.5 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).
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 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
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
