The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 16,800

€ 22,100

€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
27.99 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
526 mi
Range
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft