The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,100
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18) Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
€ 25,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 10.4 inches longer and 2.2 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
70.8
81.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
177.9 in
Length
167.5 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2831 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.46 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 ACT BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
127 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.29 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
661 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
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