The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 20,200

€ 36,900

€ 20,200
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 slightly. The Honda Civic 1.4 is 3.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTE
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.4
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.4 in
102.2
172
103.5
168.3
172 in
Length
168.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTE
2758 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
802 lb
22.53 %

General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTE
116 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
27.86 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
44 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
35 mpg
city
No data
50 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
575 mi
Range
1553 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
575 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
102.4 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft








39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft