The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,100
€ 36,900
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 1.5 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
56.5
70.8
81.7
58
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 in
106.2
177.9
103.4
168.1
177.9 in
Length
168.1 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
2831 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
19.69 %
General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
127 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
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22.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.29 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
43 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
608 mi
Range
1657 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
