The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
€ 16,600
€ 26,900
€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.1
103.1
167.6
167.1 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.05 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
106 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
609 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.4
111.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
