The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 20,200
€ 22,200
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 1.4 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.2
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
2758 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.1 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
FK..
Generation
1K
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 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
27.86 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
44 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
503 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
575 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
102.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
