The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 19,500
€ 19,900
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.5 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
167.1
103.1
168.7
167.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.19 %
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-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
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
526 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
621 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).
85.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
